Pace Vincennes Head Start Center
525 North 4th Street, Vincennes, IN
KCARC Civitan Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 134
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About KCARC Civitan Children's Center
KCARC Civitan Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Vincennes, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 134 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 134 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 134 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KCARC Civitan Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for KCARC Civitan Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 134 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13921
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 16 visits · 24 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 5
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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- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 4/14/25, a child was found without being supervised in the large play room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision of children.”
Nov 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“Caregiver found working with children present without fingerprints and consent on file with the division.”
Nov 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider not in compliance with submitting fingerprints for background check.”
Nov 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“The toilet paper in room seven is sitting on the back of the toilet. The dispenser is currently empty.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Room 7 has Pro Con Blue labled keep out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. Room 7 has Visclean labeled "Causes severe skin burns and eye damage." in unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety
“Room one has an uncovered outlet by the listening center table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Staff in Room 4 changed 2 children's diapers without washing their or the child's hands after the diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“A staff member did not use positive discipline when used an open hand and slapped a 4 year old child on arm leaving a red mark.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“A 4 year old child was slapped on the arm leaving a read mark, which is inappropriate discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline for children in a childcare setting.”
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Aug 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Facility was out of ratio when 2 children age 4 and 0 staff were on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Two children age 4 were left unsupervised for about 30 minutes on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision in the childcare.”
Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“Positive discipline was not used by a Staff person when it was reported by other staff that she "popped a child in mouth."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Inappropriate discipline was used by a staff member when it was reported she "popped a child in the mouth."”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline
“Staff did not follow training in positive discipline of the child. Staff upon employment signed a positive discipline form that explained expectations for staff conduct in using positive discipline for children in classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Staff admitted to losing cool and was frustrated because children did not follow directions which led to yelling at children or inappropriate discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“A third party observed staff "slamming" child down to sit, this is not positive discipline. Staff admitted to raising voice at children, which is not positive discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not ensure the use of positive or appropriate discipline with children in care.”
Nov 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“Classroom three diaper changing area had paint drawings drying and shoes on the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Classroom 3 and 8 had broom and dust in restroom. Classroom 3 had a swifter and these items are not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Classroom one the storage area for kids was missing bottom hinge on all three doors creating a safety Hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(9) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Trampolines shall not be permitted
“Trampoline was located in sensory room six.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about KCARC Civitan Children's Center
Is KCARC Civitan 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 KCARC Civitan 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 November 20, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KCARC Civitan Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 13 of 16 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 KCARC Civitan Children's Center care for?
134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KCARC Civitan Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KCARC Civitan Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KCARC Civitan Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 886-4882 to ask.
What is KCARC Civitan Children's Center's phone number?
(812) 886-4882.
Where is KCARC Civitan Children's Center?
1602 North 11th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John Lutheran Day Care Ministry, 0.6 miles away.