Evsc Early Learning Center - Hebron
4400 Bellemeade Ave, Evansville, IN
Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center
Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Evansville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks- 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | All staff CPR and First Aid Certified; Lead Teachers have Early Childhood Education training and CDA credentials |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Will assist in potty training efforts |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 133 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100486
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 5 month old girl asleep in a bouncy chair upon entry into the classroom.”
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 one caregiver in the four-year-old classroom to have expired fingerprints: R.B.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed one caregiver in the four-year-old clasroom to have expired fingerprints on file, this created a ratio issue of 1 qualified caregiver with 14 children, the correct ratio is 1:13. 14 children require 2 qualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 5 month old girl asleep in a bouncy chair upon entry into the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Visit4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 5 month old girl asleep in a bouncy chair upon entry into the classroom.”
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 one caregiver in the four-year-old classroom to have expired fingerprints: R.B.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed one caregiver in the four-year-old clasroom to have expired fingerprints on file, this created a ratio issue of 1 qualified caregiver with 14 children, the correct ratio is 1:13. 14 children require 2 qualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 5 month old girl asleep in a bouncy chair upon entry into the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-130(a)(3) The center shall equip each toddler room with the following furnishings: At least one (1) sanitizable rocking chair/glider. This is not required if all the children in the room are at least twenty-four (24) months of age
“There is not a rocking chair in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-153(a) Each child shall have an individual cot, bed, or crib equipped with bedding and maintained in sanitary and safe condition
“2 cribs in the infant room have loose fitting sheets.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-129(a)(3) The center shall equip each infant room with the following furnishings: A sanitizable changing table unless caregivers change all infants in their individual cribs
“The changing table pad has a rip in it making it unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“The 4's room has a green basket of toys stored in the bathroom. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable. The 4's room has bowling pins stored on top of the plastic storage making the items unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-57(d) Efficient planning and good caregiver communication during transition periods shall be used to avoid waiting periods between activities
“2.5 year old children are sitting at the table with no activity. Child was asked to "Sit down for breakfast." Food had not arrived to room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(h) Counter surfaces shall be smooth, free from breaks or chips, and sealed to the wall
“The caulk at the back of the children's sink in the infant room is cracked. The caulk at the back of the children's sink in the 1's room is cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2025
Feb 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“1's room sink has cracked caulk at the back of the sink. 2's Classroom sink has cracked caulk at the back of the sink. 3's Bathroom sink is metal and has exposed rust within reach of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“The woodchip playground has peeling paint within reach of the children to the left of the air conditioning unit. The 3's room had drywall exposed in the cloud painted area of the room making the area unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
“Infant refrigerator is reading 56 degrees F. Milk shall be stored at 41 degrees or lower.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“In video dated 12-5-23 one staff member tapped a 2 year old child on the head with a plastic hammer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
Show 1 earlier visit
Dec 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain appropriate discipline.”
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FAQ
Questions about Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center
Is Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center 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 Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 402-0422 to ask.
What is Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center's phone number?
(812) 402-0422.
Where is Clouds of Joy Preschool & Learning Center?
5017 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. The nearest other daycare we list is Easter Seals Milestones Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.