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Winamac Head Start

115 W Pearl St, Winamac, IN 469965.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
45
open each week
4 days
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About Winamac Head Start

Winamac Head Start is a licensed child care center in Winamac, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It describes its programs: head start and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: age 3-5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday thru Thursday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm (part day sites); 8:30 to 3:00 (duration sites)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Age 3-5 years old
ProgramsHead Start and preschool
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1997
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Winamac Head Start has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Winamac Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100641
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “One staff member with fingerprints that expired 6/25/24 and updates ones were not submitted. One staff member working on site prior to completing fingerprints or submitting a consent form for a background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training

      “Out of 9 files reviewed, one staff file missing in-service training hours”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

  6. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Winamac Head Start

Is Winamac Head Start 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 Winamac Head Start last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Winamac Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. 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 Winamac Head Start care for?

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

Does Winamac Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Winamac Head Start's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Winamac Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 946-4211 to ask.

What is Winamac Head Start's phone number?

(574) 946-4211.

Where is Winamac Head Start?

115 W Pearl St, Winamac, IN 46996. The nearest other daycare we list is Winamac Early Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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