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McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University

749 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809
licensed capacity
187
open each week
5 days
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About McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University

McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University is a licensed child care center in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 187 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
187 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity187 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
187 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101589
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One caregiver at time of inspection has expired fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

  3. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 9-15-25 one 13 month old who was not walking independently was in the toddler room with ratio 10 kids to 2 teachers. Making them out of ratio of 4 children to one adult per definition of a toddler.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

  5. Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio as child did not meet the definition of a Toddler.”
  6. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University

Is McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University 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 McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University care for?

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

Does McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University accept child care subsidies?

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

What are McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 237-2547 to ask.

What is McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University's phone number?

(812) 237-2547.

Where is McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University?

749 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809. The nearest other daycare we list is Learn N' Play Daycare II, 0.2 miles away.

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