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Home › IN › Sellersburg › A New Dawn Daycare, Inc.
302 Hunter Station Rd., Sellersburg IN 47172 · License #167007 · Center · Licensed Center
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470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Pre K classroom was out of ratio before the older chidlren left for school with 1 caregiver with 14 children, the correct ratio is 1 caregiver with 13 children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
12 school age children were outside with a caregiver that was not qualified due to not having a background check on file. Only caregivers with background checks count for supervision. Pre K teacher was not able to supervise all chidlren during nap time due to sitting in an area were all children couldn't be observed while napping.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Disposition: 11/3/2025
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Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
12 school age children were outside with a caregiver that was not qualified due to not having a background check on file, this created a ratio of 0:12, when it should be 1:20.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
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 caregiver did not have a background check on file with the division.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(a) · The center shall provide meals and snacks that meet dietary requirements in accordance with the division guidelines
3 school age children had sack lunches.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 · Rest periods
Children cannot have blakents over their heads while napping. 2 children in the Pre K room had blakets over their faces.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed bleach in unlocked cabinet under the diaper pad in the 2 year old classroom. Wipes were accessible in bathroom in 3 year old classroom. School age classroom had shaving cream and dawn dish soap accessible.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-58 · Basic schedule of activities
Schedule not posted in 3's, 2's and infant rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 · Director qualifications
Program doesn't currently have a qualified director onsite.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 · Posted items
Multiple required posted items are missing from classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-64 · Television
School age children were observed to be watching a movie during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 · Written program plans
Program does not currently have lesson plans available moving to a new curriculum soon.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival consultant observed the Pre K classroom to be out of ratio with 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) · Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
Program does not currently have a qualified director.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Upon arrival consultant observed the Pre K classroom to not be supervised by a qualified caregiver.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 · Rest periods
Observed cots to be closer than 2 feet in the three year old classroom during naptime.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
The Pre K classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 6 children aged 4-5 and the required ratio for that age group is 1 to 12.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 · Rest periods
Observed lighting to not be adequate in the three year old room during naptime.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for SS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed containers of laundry detergent labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 · Director qualifications
Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 · Director qualifications
Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 did not have a background check on file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Ratio was 5:0 due to a staff member not having a background check on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Two caregivers were onsite that did not have background checks on file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed two classrooms to be out of ratio due to staff not having background checks on file. The 3's classroom was 6:0 and the 2-3's classroom was 7:0.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 · Director qualifications
Center does not currently have a qualified director onsite.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed staff belongings behind a child deterrent in the 2 and 1/2 classroom; staff purse on the floor in the 3's classroom; and spray cleaner in the 2 year old classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed two staff members to not have current background checks on file and two caregivers to not have a background on file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) · Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
Observed chairs stacked while children are awake in the following classrooms: 2's classroom and school age.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the following classrooms to be out of ratio due to staff not having a background check: 2 and 1/2 classroom was 5:0; 4-5's classroom was 14:1; Toddler classroom was 4:0; Infant classroom was 6:1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Observed multiple classrooms to have a broom stored in them: 2's, 2 and 1/2's, and toddlers classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 · Staff orientation
Observed staff files to not be in compliance with division requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Non sanitizable items were being stored in the 2 year old class (christmas tree and toy desk) and the toddler classroom (broom and rug)
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Children were not being supervised by staff with a background check in the infant, toddler, twos, threes, and four/fives classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
4 staff members did not have a current background on check file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) · The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division
Staff files were not accessible during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 · Indoor furnishings
Observed stacked chairs while children were awake in the school age room, 4/5s classroom and toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible: Twos- disenfectant spray under diaper pad. School Age-Sun lotion on shelf in middle of the classroom with the exit to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the following classrooms with ratio issues due to staff not having a current background check on file with the division: Infants 5:1, Toddlers 4:0, Twos 5:0, Two and a half 4:0 Threes 8:0, Four-Fives 10:0.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
9 staff members did not have a current background on check file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Non sanitizable items were being stored in the 2 year old class, 3 year old class, and toddler classroom; some of the items stored was decorations, art supplies, clothes, and toys.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-9(c) · The center shall provide access to personnel from other state agencies or other persons who provide inspections at the request of the division
Staff files were not accessible during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Observed the following classrooms with ratio issues due to staff not having a background check on file with the division: Infants 5:0, Toddlers 5:0, Twos 10:0, Threes 8:0, Four-Fives 14:0.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Children were not being supervised by staff with a background check in the infant, toddler, twos, threes, and four-fives classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 · Indoor furnishings
Observed stacked chairs while children were awake in the school age room and threes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance
Sink in the 4-5 year old classroom is broken and not sealed to the wall, dusty hvac vents throughout different rooms and bathrooms, wall damage to the right of the exit door in the 2 year old room, and cot closet in the 4-5 year old room needs painted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible: Toddlers-wipes and diaper cream behind magent detterent under sink/diaper pad. Twos-glass cleaner, disenfectant spray under diaper pad/sink and caregivers belongings. Threes-hand sanitizer on shelf, staff belongings on the floor. School Age-Sun lotion on shelf in middle of the classroom with the exit to the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 · Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Observed bottles being prepared in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 · Indoor furnishings
Observed chairs stacked in the school age classroom while children were present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-131 · Infant/Toddler Equipment; General
Observed the couch in the toddler room to be ripped and not sanitizable.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Child/Staff ratios were not in compliance in the following rooms: Infant 8:0; Toddlers 5:0; School Age 20:0; 2 year old room 14:0; 4-5 year old room 12:0; and the 3 year old room 10:0 due to staff not having a current NCH check and consent on file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 8 staff present that did not have a current NCH check and consent on file with the division.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 · Electrical safety
Observed outlets to be missing outlet covers in multiple classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-191 · Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking
Observed food being stored in the kitchen that was opened and did not have a date of when it was opened.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-191 · Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food; date marking
Observed food being stored in the kitchen that was opened and did not have a date of when it was opened.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 · Kitchen and food preparation areas
Observed the freezer and refrigerator to be missing thermometers. Observed food in pantry not being stored 6" off of the floor. Any food or drinks, even in containers/boxes must be stored 6" above the floor.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Observed cleaning supplies under handsinks in multiple classrooms behind a deterent. A childproof deterent does not count as a lock. Observed sunblock labeled as "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the 4-5 classroom in a cubbie, observed cleaning sanitizer accessible to children in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-128 · Infant/toddler room furnishings; general
Observed electrical cords accessible to children in these classrooms: 3 year old class and 4-5 year old class.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision
Children were not being supervised by a qualified caregiver in the following classrooms: Infant, Toddler, School Age 2, 2 year old class, 3 year old class, 4-5 year old class.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance
Observed the building to be in need of the following building maintenance: hole in wall in school age 1 room, wall around water fouintain in school age room, crack in corners of the walls in the 2 year old room that has made a gap between where the walls meet, trim along the floor in the 3 year old room, and paint throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.