Lincoln Hill Development Corp. South Perry Head Start
1830 TELL STREET, TELL CITY, IN 47586Childery 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 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- During the First Two (2) Weeks of Employment
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented One staff member is missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training.
- The Center Shall Properly Install a Hand Washing Sink in the Kitchen
The center shall properly install a hand washing sink in the kitchen. The center The EH1 room has a roll of papertowles by their child sink not on a paper towel dispenser.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or One staff member is missing documentation of current Annual Universal Precautions training.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
EHS2 room has a cloth doll in the bathroom sink and a green cloth ring on the batrhoom floor. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable.
Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days After Enrollment or No Earlier Than Twelve (12) Months P
3 child files are missing documenation of physical examination.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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