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Evansville, IN 47714 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Methodist Temple Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Methodist Temple Children's Center
Methodist Temple Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Evansville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 22 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Methodist Temple Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 133 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12287
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 22 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 3
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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Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The Koalas classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 9 children aged 13 to 15 months and the required ratio for that age group is 1 to 5.”
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“The ceiling in Sparrows 10-A has 2 ceiling tiles with water stains on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Room 10-D RObins does not have a thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor daily temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 4-1-26 one child age 1 year 11 months was out on the playground unsupervised for 13 minutes making the ratio one toddler to zero caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“On 4-1-26 one child age 1 year 11 months was out on the playground unsupervised for 13 minutes making the group size one toddler to zero caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision of children in care.”
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
Nov 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Program did not report incident occuring on 10-30-25 to the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 11-4-25 a previous staff member took a child age 4 by the left arm and dragged him backwards from the center of the carpet to the edge aproximatly 4 feet with only his heels touching the floor. On 10-29-25 one staff member put their hand on a child's forehead and put a spoonful of mashed potatoes and gravy in their mouth rather than let the child feed themselves. Their plate was thrown away and they were sent to their cot. Discipline can not be associated with food.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Toddler Feeding
“On 10-29-25 one staff member took put their hand on a child's forehead and put a spoonful of mashed potatoes and gravy in their mouth rather than let the child feed themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
Nov 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline for children in care.”
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans
“Room 10-A do not have lesson plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Infant/toddler room furnishings; general
“Room 10-A does not have art/items items displayed at child's height. Room 10-E does not have children's art/ items displayed at child's height.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“5 staff members are missing documentation of annual T.B. Screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Visable dust is on celing vent and surrounding 2 feet food prep area above the food prep area in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“On 2-21-24 A loose unlabled pill was found on the changing table in the Sparrows room within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
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 staff member currently working with children has expired consent on file with the division (G.S.).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member currently working with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division (G.S.).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-16(7) The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: Policy regarding the child care centers abuse and neglect reporting responsibilities
“Center did not follow policy for reporting to division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Center failed to report upon immediate noficaion. Incident occured on 2-21-24. Program reported to division on 2-23-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
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
“Center failed to report upon immediate noficaion. Incident occured on 2-21-24. Program reported to division on 2-23-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Methodist Temple Children's Center
Is Methodist Temple 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 Methodist Temple 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 September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Methodist Temple Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 of 15 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 Methodist Temple Children's Center care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Methodist Temple Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Methodist Temple Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Methodist Temple Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 476-4671 to ask.
What is Methodist Temple Children's Center's phone number?
(812) 476-4671.
Where is Methodist Temple Children's Center?
2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. The nearest other daycare we list is Redeemer Christian Preschool, 0.3 miles away.