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The Well Daycare

5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN 47711

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About The Well Daycare

The Well Daycare 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.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Inspection reports for The Well Daycare

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101074-A
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “3 staff files are missing documentation of current first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

  2. Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “The bottles in the Turtles and Penguins are not labeled with name, date and time made making them unable to be determined if used within 24 hours of making.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Seahorses room has visable dirt on changing table and wall by changing table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Dolphins has papertowels sitting directly on student sink in spashed water. Papertowels should be dispensed with one hand from dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025

  3. Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 women's restroom in the hall has a toilet bowl plunger in the first stall. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH

      “The Sea Horses room has standing water under the sink and collection tank leak.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      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 refrigerator in the Turtle's room reads 50 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “The open animal crackers, dorritos, and gram crackers are not labled with date and time opened in the kitchen cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2025

  4. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Knob" on the Stingray classroom is broken and doesn't open or close with ease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-410 Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding

      “The light in the Otter's bathroom does not have a light cover or protective shielding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-410 Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding

      “The light in the Otter's bathroom does not have a light cover or protective shielding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024

  6. May 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “One staff member currently working with children has expired Fingerprints on file with the division. (L.L)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean

      “At time of visit there are 12 infants in the seals classroom. There are 8 cribs in the seals room. The number of children should not excede the number of cribs available. Occupied cribs are touching end to end. Occupied cribs should be the recommended 3' distance between cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “The cabinet in the kitchen has open bags of veggie straws, cheese poofs, and Bugles that are not labled with the time and date opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “Turtles room does not have a threometer in the refrigerator or freezer to monitor tempreature. Seals room fridge temperature is reading 43 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

  7. Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

      “Lunch is rolled from the kitchen in bowls uncovered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

      “Lunch is rolled from the kitchen in bowls uncovered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023

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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Is The Well Daycare licensed?

Yes. The Well Daycare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Well Daycare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Well Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.

What are The Well Daycare'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 The Well Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 479-1792 to ask.

What is The Well Daycare's phone number?

(812) 479-1792.

Where is The Well Daycare?

5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN 47711. The nearest other daycare we list is Parents Choice Child Care, 0.7 miles away.

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