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Paladin, Inc. - Head Start

Niemann School 811 Royal Rd, Michigan City IN 46360 · License #168872 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 251 childrenAges 3 yr – 6 yr3-Star programLast inspected May 6, 2026
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Director
Robert Fillmore
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Address
Niemann School 811 Royal Rd, Michigan City IN 46360 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Three-Six (251)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 251 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
15
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
May 6, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 11, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2minuets leaving ratio 1:0

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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Mar 11, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2 minuets

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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Oct 8, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 17, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    Program self reported that on 3/27/24 a child was left unatended in a hallway bathroom for aprox. 1-3 minuets.

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

    Out of five child files reviewed, five files missing complete contact information for Dr and Dentist

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    Self Report -on 9/18/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for aprox 2-3min

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment

    Staff files were not availble on site at time of inspection due to technical issues. Was not able to review.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number

    Out of five child files reviewed, three files missing working hours of parents

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 expired fingerprints on file: AM

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises

    Out of five child files reviewed, five files missing complete contact information for individuals who are authorized to remove children from program

    Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached

    Out of five child files reviewed, five file missing complete contact information for emergency contacts

    Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 3, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

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

    Self Report -on 9/18/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for aprox 2-3min leaving ratio 1:0

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2024

    View state record

Feb 7, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 3, 2023 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 11, 2026 inspection noted: “On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2minuets leaving ratio 1:0” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 11, 2026 inspection noted: “On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2 minuets” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Program self reported that on 3/27/24 a child was left unatended in a hallway bathroom for aprox. 1-3 minuets.” — 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