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Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg

809 East Illinois Street, Petersburg, IN 47567
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
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About Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg

Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg is a licensed child care center in Petersburg, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14037
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 7, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 visits

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Complaint: Ratio was not maintained during an incident on 9/22/23 when two caregivers exited the classroom after two children had exited classroom. This left 7 children age 3 to 5 inside the classroom with no caregiver present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “The classroom had an incident when two students ran out the playground door at seperate times and two staff went out the door after them at seperate times and the door shut behind them. The third staff from the classroom had left before all this happened because two students needed to use restroom and the restroom is located in the hall outside of the classroom. This left the classroom with 7 students unsupervised.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(1) The director responsibilities shall include the following: The general planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program

      “Complaint: The director has the overall resposibility for the supervision of children in the program. On 9-22-23 an incident occurred that was self-reported, with 7 children left in a classroom without supervision by staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “The classroom had an incident when two students ran out the playground door at seperate times and two staff went out the door after them at seperate times and the door shut behind them. The third staff from the classroom had left before all this happened because two students needed to use restroom and the restroom is located in the hall outside of the classroom. This left the classroom out of ratio with 7 students and 0 staff.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(1) The director responsibilities shall include the following: The general planning and supervision of the developmentally appropriate program

      “The director has the overall resposibility for the supervision of children in the program. On 9-22-23 an incident occurred that was self-reported, with 7 children left in a classroom without supervision by staff.”
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

      “In the girls restroom on the sink counter top was a soap container that states keep out of reach of children and this was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Complaint: Supervision was not maintained during an incident on 9/22/23 when 7 children age 3 to 5 were left inside the classroom with no caregiver directly present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

  6. Sep 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
  7. Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg

Is Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 7, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg had rules cited by the state?

No. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 354-8721 to ask.

What is Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg's phone number?

(812) 354-8721.

Where is Tri-Cap Head Start - Petersburg?

809 East Illinois Street, Petersburg, IN 47567. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn and Grow, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).