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Central Childcare

1425 East Main, Richmond, IN 47374

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About Central Childcare

Central Childcare is a child care center in Richmond, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Central Childcare

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100817-A
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 27 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Food and nutrition 8
  • Safe sleep 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

      “While consultant present in room, caregiver did not have toddler wash hands after a diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

      “Refrigerator in age three and up room at fifty degrees, with children's lunches being stored in it. Food needs to be held at 41 degrees or below.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

      “Refrigerator in age three and up room at fifty degrees, with children's lunches being stored in it. Food needs to be held at 41 degrees or below.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

      “Children in infant room and 1/2's room did not wash their hands after diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change

      “Caregivers in infant room and 1/2's room did not wash their hands after changing diapers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

  3. Jul 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

      “One year old did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Thermometer in infant refrigerator with bottles of milk in it registering 46 degrees, needs to be 41 or less.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change

      “While consultant was in classroom staff member in 1's room did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of inspection a 6 month old male was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket over his lap. He was moved to a crib while consultant present.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of inspection a 6 month old male was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket over his lap. He was moved to a crib while consultant present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

  6. Feb 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of inspection a 6 month old male was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket over his lap. He was moved to a crib while consultant present.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of inspection a 6 month old male was asleep in an infant swing with a blanket over his lap. He was moved to a crib while consultant present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

  7. Jan 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “Ten month old female was in with one year old class. When asked if she had been in the room for naptime and slept on a cot the caregivers reported that she had. Children under 12 months of age must sleep in a crib per safe sleep practices.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “There is a plunger in the 2/3's classroom bathroom, plungers are not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “There is no thermometer in the preschool classroom refrigerator where lunches are stored. Thermometers in 1's and 3/4 classroom reading 46 degrees, need to be at 41 or lower.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “Ten month old female was in with one year old class. When asked if she had been in the room for naptime and slept on a cot the caregivers reported that she had. Children under 12 months of age must sleep in a crib per safe sleep practices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “Bottles in infant refrigerator not labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

  8. Jan 21, 2025Visit5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “Ten month old female was in with one year old class. When asked if she had been in the room for naptime and slept on a cot the caregivers reported that she had. Children under 12 months of age must sleep in a crib per safe sleep practices.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “There is a plunger in the 2/3's classroom bathroom, plungers are not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “There is no thermometer in the preschool classroom refrigerator where lunches are stored. Thermometers in 1's and 3/4 classroom reading 46 degrees, need to be at 41 or lower.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “Ten month old female was in with one year old class. When asked if she had been in the room for naptime and slept on a cot the caregivers reported that she had. Children under 12 months of age must sleep in a crib per safe sleep practices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “Bottles in infant refrigerator not labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

  9. Jul 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Four tubes of diaper cream were under the changing table in preschool classroom, accessible, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean

      “One year old classroom changing pad cover dirty. Needs changed when soiled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “Bottles in infant refrigerator not labeled with name, date, and time of preparation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “One caregiver had expired fingerprints on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

      “Caregiver in two's room was not wearing hairnet or apron during lunch food service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Water temperatures are not high enough, should be 100-120. One year old room water was 73.9, two's room was 89.5, three's room 90.5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Thermometer in one year old room refrigerator reading 55, thermometer in preschool classroom refrigerator reading 46.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

  10. Feb 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “Refrigerator thermometer in Infant room registered at 50 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “Partial bottle in infant room was left out on counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Outlet in three-year old room is taped up, wires exposed. Outlet cover missing in Infant room behind crib. Outlet cover missing in two's room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “Bottles in Infant room and one-year old room not labeled with name or date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change

      “Diapering table in two's room does not have two feet of sanitizable surface. Diapering table in one's room has non-sanitizable items stored underneath.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Central Childcare

Is Central Childcare licensed?

Yes. Central Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Central Childcare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 25 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

Does Central Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Central Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 373-3108 to ask.

What is Central Childcare's phone number?

(765) 373-3108.

Where is Central Childcare?

1425 East Main, Richmond, IN 47374. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn As We Play Day Care, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).