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Evsc Early Learning Center - Central

5400 First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710
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About Evsc Early Learning Center - Central

Evsc Early Learning Center - Central is a licensed child care center in Evansville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

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Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
84 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Evsc Early Learning Center - Central

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100736
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 18 visits · 20 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices.”
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  2. Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices.”
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  3. Mar 5, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices.”
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026

  4. Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below

      “The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

      “One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026

  5. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components

      “Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025

  10. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

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  1. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024

  2. Oct 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

  3. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024

  4. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director responsibilities

      “All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

  5. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy

      “On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making the ratio one child to zero teachers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect

      “Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies

      “On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

  8. Jan 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing

      “Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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 Evsc Early Learning Center - Central

Is Evsc Early Learning Center - Central 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 Evsc Early Learning Center - Central last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Evsc Early Learning Center - Central had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 12 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Evsc Early Learning Center - Central care for?

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

Does Evsc Early Learning Center - Central accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Evsc Early Learning Center - Central's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (812) 435-8219 to confirm.

How much does Evsc Early Learning Center - Central cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 435-8219 to ask.

What is Evsc Early Learning Center - Central's phone number?

(812) 435-8219.

Where is Evsc Early Learning Center - Central?

5400 First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Village Early Learning, 0.2 miles away.

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