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Early Head Start
2724 S Carey Street, Marion IN 46953 · License #167804 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Beth Wickham
- Phone
- (765) 668-8961
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2724 S Carey Street, Marion IN 46953 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 84 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Critical Health and Safety
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) · Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
A citation is issued for inappropriate discipline based on multiple incidents reported during staff interviews. Although no specific dates were provided, staff accounts identified several instances in which children were subjected to disciplinary actions that do not comply with program policy or state regulations. One incident involved a child being slapped on the hand during lunchtime after being told “no.” This incident was directly witnessed by staff who was present in the classroom and could hear the slap at the time. Staff reported that the slap occurred as a response to the child’s behavior and was not an approved or developmentally appropriate method of guidance. Additional incidents of concern were reported during interviews, but the program was unable to provide dates or supporting documentation for any of the occurrences. The multiple staff reports indicate a pattern of disciplinary practices that fail to meet required standards for safe and appropriate child guidance.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Toilet brush in children's restroom in Room E. Toilet brushes are not sanitizable.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items accessible to children in Room E: bleach water spray on top of low paper towel holder in children's restroom, Clorox wipes and children's Tylenol in unlocked cabinet.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Program self-reported an incident where a caregiver left her classroom out of direct supervision.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Program self-reported an incident where a caregiver left her classroom out of direct supervision, leaving the classroom out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, 0:2
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 30, 2026 inspection noted: “A citation is issued for inappropriate discipline based on multiple incidents reported during staff interviews. Although no specific dates were provided, staff…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Toilet brush in children's restroom in Room E. Toilet brushes are not sanitizable.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Items accessible to children in Room E: bleach water spray on top of low paper towel holder in children's restroom, Clorox wipes and children's Tylenol in unloc…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error