ICAP New Castle Head Start
329 S 5TH ST, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), no complaints on record over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 23, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur On child is missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file.
- In Addition to First Aid
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precaut Two staff are missing Health & Safety Modules 1-3 in their files.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the M.R. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. (Expired on 7-22-25)
- During the First Two (2) Weeks of Employment
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented Three staff are missing current Child Abuse Prevention training in their files.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Enrollment
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall c One child is missing documentation of Immunizations in their file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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