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Central Methodist Child Care

300 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 477104.3· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
256
open each week
5 days

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About Central Methodist Child Care

Central Methodist Child Care is a licensed child care center in Evansville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 256 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old, summer program to age 11
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
256 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:00am to 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old, summer program to age 11
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian-based)
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffStaff continually pursuing higher education and training
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1958
Licensed capacity256 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Methodist Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Central Methodist Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
256 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12280
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks

      “Room 301 has a temperatuer of 121.6 degrees F at the handwashing sink. Rooms 201 and 202 did not have hot water at the hand washing sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.

      “The Loss Control Inspector for the Harford Steam Boiler turned off the Antiscald valve during visit as it is broken. Making it no longer in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

  2. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Room 304 has balls, an easel, push toys and a play vaccum stored stored. Items in bathrooms should be used for toileting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast Milk

      “The crock pot in the infant kitchen is reading 147 degrees F. The temperature should be between 100 and 120.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-330 Water pressure

      “Room 203 has minimal water pressure in the children's handwashing sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-330 Water pressure

      “Room 203 has minimal water pressure in the children's handwashing sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “There are clorox wipes and a first aid kit labeled keep out of reach of children on the white table in the indoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 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

      “Room 306 has dirt around and under the diaper changing pad.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

  4. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Central Methodist Child Care licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Central Methodist Child Care last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Methodist Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.

How many children can Central Methodist Child Care care for?

256, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Central Methodist Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Central Methodist Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Methodist Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 424-9461 to ask.

What is Central Methodist Child Care's phone number?

(812) 424-9461.

Where is Central Methodist Child Care?

300 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47710. The nearest other daycare we list is Deaconess Children's Enrichment Center, 0.3 miles away.

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