Precious Hearts Development Center
801 North Gavin Street, Muncie, IN
3.9· 7 reviews
Huffer Memorial Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 172
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Huffer Memorial Children's Center
Huffer Memorial Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Muncie, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 172 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 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 to 9 years old |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 172 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Huffer Memorial Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Huffer Memorial Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 172 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #10110
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 29 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 4
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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(3) On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: A description of the injury
“After the parent notified the program of the fracture, the program generated an incident report; however, the report was back-dated to reflect the date of the injury rather than the date it was completed. During interviews, staff who were present at the time of injury confirmed that they did not verbally notify the parent or guardian and acknowledged that the child complained of pain throughout the day and was observed limping. Staff reported being present at pick-up, with one staff member, stating she “just forgot” to inform the parent of the injury.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language
“Upon staff file review, program had documentation of staff acting in violation of inappropriate discipline regulations. 6/5/26 - "yelling loudly at children", "yelling at children during square time"; 5/20/25 - "Loud aggressive voice", "still yelling"; 7/2/24 - "yelling at children", "scaring (child name)", "threatening (child name)".”
Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: T.K., A.T., & M.R.”
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“During file review, 2 of 10 child files was missing documentation of current child abuse”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-404 Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
“In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language
“On a previous day, a teacher laughed at a child when the child fell out of their chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“During file review, 1 of 10 child files was missing documentation of immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“A toilet brush cleaner was being stored on the floor of the bathroom in the purple bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“During file review, 1 of 10 staff files was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-404 Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
“In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 12/6/2024, a 3 year old female child was pinched on her private parts by another child while in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“On a previous day, teachers stacked chairs on the table while cleaning up after snack.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises
“On a previous day, a 2 year old student hit her head in the classroom and a written incident report was not made.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On a previous day, the cook intimated a child by asking if he would like her to "use this on him" while holding a yardstick.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with requirement for written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises”
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 5-10-24 a 7 year old and 8 year old student were outside on the back porch area for approximately 2-3 minutes without a teacher making the ratio 2 students to 0 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
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May 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision”
Jan 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 were several items labeled "keep out of reach of children" throughout the building. In the indigo room there was windex, lavendar spray cleaner, and lysol wipes on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the hall closet there was a first aid kit, sunscreen, disinfectant wipes, swiffer cleaning wipes, and medicine swabs on a low open shelf. In the violet room, there was a teacher purse and lotion on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. There were also wipes on the changing table and under accessible to children. In the green room, there were teacher purses and bags on a low shelf accessible to children. Lysol wipes were laying on top of the low open desk in the square. The orange room had windex, lysol wipes, an instant cold pack, deodorant, lysol spray and a first aid kit on low shelves in open cabinets. In the red room, windex, vaseline, lysol, dish soap, and hand sanitizer on low shelves in unlocked cabinets.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the indigo room, a broom, dustpan, mop and bibs were being stored in the bathroom. In the green room, a broom and chair were being stored in the bathroom. Towels were being stored on an open shelve in the bathroom as well. There was a bottle of soap on the bathroom floor. In the emerald room there was a backpack being stored in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On a previous day, a teacher threw a plastic block toy at a child in an aggressive manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(t) Regardless of whether gloves are used, caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each diaper change
“When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash her hands afterwards.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“When in the infant room, consultants observed a caregiver changing a diaper. She did not wash the child's hands afterwards.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program was out of compliance with appropriate discipline regulations”
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements”
Aug 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements”
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FAQ
Questions about Huffer Memorial Children's Center
Is Huffer Memorial Children's 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 Huffer Memorial Children's Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Huffer Memorial Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 11 of 15 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.
How many children can Huffer Memorial Children's Center care for?
172, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Huffer Memorial Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Huffer Memorial Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Huffer Memorial Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 289-0409 to ask.
What is Huffer Memorial Children's Center's phone number?
(765) 289-0409.
Where is Huffer Memorial Children's Center?
2000 North Elgin, Muncie, IN 47303. The nearest other daycare we list is Huffer/Longfellow Pre-School, 0.1 miles away.