Methodist Temple Children's Center
2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
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New Life Child Care is a child care center in Evansville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
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Cost
New Life Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 19 visits · 19 rules in all · 14 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(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“On 1-5-26 one infant was only fed 2 of their labeled bottles. 3 bottles were recorded in Brightwheel for parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the appropriate labeling of bottles.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“On 2 seperate occasions prior to 8-10-25 2 infants are pictured in bouncy seats next to a staff member asleep. On one of the occasions they were covered with blankets and a bottle was propped on the blanket. At time of visit One boy infant age 8 mon”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“On 2 seperate occasions prior to 8-10-25 2 infants are pictured in bouncy seats next to a staff member asleep. On one of the occasions they were covered with blankets and a bottle was propped on the blanket. At time of visit One boy infant age 8 months in room 3 is asleep in the bouncy seat. At time of visit one girl infant age age 5 months is asleep in a bouncy seat in room 2. At time of visity one boy infant age 3 months is asleep in the infant rocker in room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“On 2 seperate occasions prior to 8-10-25 2 infants are pictured in bouncy seats next to a staff member asleep. On one of the occasions they were covered with blankets and a bottle was propped on the blanket. At time of visit One boy infant age 8 mon”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“On 2 seperate occasions prior to 8-10-25 2 infants are pictured in bouncy seats next to a staff member asleep. On one of the occasions they were covered with blankets and a bottle was propped on the blanket. At time of visit One boy infant age 8 months in room 3 is asleep in the bouncy seat. At time of visit one girl infant age age 5 months is asleep in a bouncy seat in room 2. At time of visity one boy infant age 3 months is asleep in the infant rocker in room 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices.”
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
“Room 201 and the Pre-Tod 2 room have papertowels sitting on the sink not being dispensed in a sanitary manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“The Frige Theromometer in the Kitchen reads 46 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 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
“On 9-24-25 a one year old child had a bolt from a bike in thier hand posing a potential choking hazard and being unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ensuring equipment is kept in safe working order.”
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 Pre-Tod 2 teacher did not wash her hands or the child's hands prior to applying gloves and changing another diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 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
“The door is missing from the play stove in the Childcare 4 room leaving sharp hinges exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Room 102's refrigerator is reading 50 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“The freezer in the kitchen reads 4 degrees F. The freezer in infant 2 reads 6 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“The theromometer in the infant 2 room reads 48 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
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
“The left most cabinet door under the sink the Infant 3 room is loose and the hinge is coming out of the side of the cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of incident on 5-10-24 infant with formula allergy gained access to another child's bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
Validated complaint
“Provider did not ensure that unused formula was discarded or inaccessible after feeding as a result child with allergy gained access to contents.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“The therometer in the refrigerator in the Infant 2 room is reading 50 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
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
“4 of the cribs have bite marks on the upper rail of the cribs that have gone though the paint and bits of pressed board are missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. New Life Child Care 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 August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 12 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 401-2052 to ask.
(812) 401-2052.
2145 East Columbia Street, Evansville, IN 47711. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Leaders Childcare, 0.2 miles away.