Methodist Temple Children's Center
2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
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Future Leaders Childcare is a child care center in Evansville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Future Leaders Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 21 visits · 29 rules in all · 22 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Pancakes, sausage, bacon, animal crackers, and cheese poofs not labeled with date opened/ prepared.”
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Counters in kitchen have visible crumbs on them indicating not having been cleaned after food preparation.”
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Counters in kitchen have visible crumbs on them indicating not having been cleaned after food preparation.”
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Refirgerator has multiple spills and pieces of food on shelves and on bottom of fridge”
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Refirgerator has multiple spills and pieces of food on shelves and on bottom of fridge”
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
“Carpet in infant room has visible dirt on it. Gray room has hot shot roach killer on window seal within reach of children.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Pancakes, sausage, bacon, animal crackers, and cheese poofs not labeled with date opened/ prepared.”
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Counters in kitchen have visible crumbs on them indicating not having been cleaned after food preparation.”
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Counters in kitchen have visible crumbs on them indicating not having been cleaned after food preparation.”
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Refirgerator has multiple spills and pieces of food on shelves and on bottom of fridge”
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Refirgerator has multiple spills and pieces of food on shelves and on bottom of fridge”
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
“Carpet in infant room has visible dirt on it. Gray room has hot shot roach killer on window seal within reach of children.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One Child file is missing documentation of Immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“One file is missing documentation of Parent Notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
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
“2 staff members have expired consents on file with the division making them unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“2 staff members have expired Fingerprints on file with the division making them unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One Child file is missing documentation of Immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“One file is missing documentation of Parent Notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
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
“2 staff members have expired consents on file with the division making them unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“2 staff members have expired Fingerprints on file with the division making them unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
“The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
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
“Imunizations for Ace (dog) were not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025
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
“The bathroom by the kitchen and the bathroom in the hall across from the 2's have toliet paper sitting on the edge of the sinks rather than dispursed from the toilet paper dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
“The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
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
“Imunizations for Ace (dog) were not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025
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
“The bathroom by the kitchen and the bathroom in the hall across from the 2's have toliet paper sitting on the edge of the sinks rather than dispursed from the toilet paper dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
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
“The changing table pad in the toddler/2's room is torn making it unsanitizable. The changing table pad in the infant room has a tear making it unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“The kitchen has potatoes, juice, water gallons, and Tea directly on the floor. All items must be stored 6 inches off floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
“The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“All child files have immunization records that are over 12 months old making them not current or complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
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
“The changing table pad in the toddler/2's room is torn making it unsanitizable. The changing table pad in the infant room has a tear making it unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“The kitchen has potatoes, juice, water gallons, and Tea directly on the floor. All items must be stored 6 inches off floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
“The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“All child files have immunization records that are over 12 months old making them not current or complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“2 child files are missing documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Kitchen counter and top of chest freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Kitchen counter and top of chest freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“1 staff members has expired First Aid (Ex. 3-5-24).”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“2 child files are missing documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Kitchen counter and top of chest freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Kitchen counter and top of chest freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“1 staff members has expired First Aid (Ex. 3-5-24).”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Future Leaders Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 10 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 402-0065 to ask.
(812) 402-0065.
600 North Weinbach Ave Ste 310, Evansville, IN 47711. The nearest other daycare we list is Color My World Child Care Ministry, 0.2 miles away.