Central Methodist Child Care - Evansville IN Licensed Center

300 Mary Street , Evansville IN 47710
(812) 424-9461

About the Provider

Description: Central Child Care, a licensed non-profit child care and day care center, has provided a loving, safe environment for kids since 1958. This long standing commitment to the welfare of young children has led us to be one of the top Evansville child care facilities. We believe that when a child is born, their world is full of possibilities. Possibilities of discovering, caring and sharing, adventure and success, and the fullness of God's Love. At Central Child Care we strive to help each child achieve these possibilities. Our staff is throughly committed to quality child care, and is continually pursuing higher education and training in order to provide the best possible developmental opportunities for the children in their care.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 12280
  • Capacity: 256
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-04-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-03-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-07-07
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 FederalBureau of Investigation. 2023-07-07
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
One staff memeber with expired consent form on file with the division was present with the childern. (J.J)
Licensing
2023-01-06
Food storage 2023-01-09
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177
At time of inspection, 3's Classroom 103 had Cheezits in the cabinet not labeled or dated. In the 4's & 5's Classroom 202, Graham Crackers in cabinet not labeled or dated.
Licensing
2023-01-06
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2023-01-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
At time of inspection, 4's & 5's Classroom 203 bathroom had a pair of pants on top of a cabinet. In the 18 months - 24 months Classroom 304 bathroom had a jacket hanging on the inside of the door. In the 2's Classroom 305 bathroom had paper towels on top of the paper towel dispenser and a pair of tennis shoes on top of a shelf. Therefore the bathrooms are deemed non-sanitizable.
Licensing
2023-01-06
Breast Milk 2023-01-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136
In Infant Classroom 302, breast milk with no name or time of collection.
Licensing
2022-03-09
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: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair 2022-04-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4)
At time of inspection, preschool play panel with rusted chains, cracked panel piece and loose bolts along top, not in safe condition.
Licensing
2022-03-09
Bathrooms 2022-04-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
203 white classroom sink not sealed to wall at time of inspection.
Licensing
2022-03-09
Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material 2022-05-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c)
At time of inspection, 306 and 102 peeling paint on walls, not washable or in safe condition.
Licensing
2022-03-09
Building maintenance 2022-05-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
At time of inspection, 303 with hole in wall; 304 with damaged wall; 304 with tears in blue couch exposing underlayment; 304 missing threshold presenting tripping hazard; 305 with tears on seat of green couch exposing stuffing and underlayment; 306 missing section of baseboard in classroom; 104 cabinet door broken hinge, not in safe condition.
Licensing
2022-03-09
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-03-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
At time of inspection, 202 with sanitizing wipes and glass cleaner labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" accessible to children.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2021-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on five staff members.
Licensing
2021-06-22
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-06-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
101, 203 and 103 out of ratio due to staff not having approved backgrounds. Child/staff ratios should be maintained during all hours of operation.
Complaints
2021-06-08
The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Statewide criminal history checks 2023-01-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(6)
Provider not in compliance with employee background check regulations.
Licensing
2021-01-28
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference 2021-01-29
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a)
104 with Rice Krispies, Frosted Mini Wheats and Cheerios with no open date on box.
Licensing
2021-01-28
Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas 2021-01-29
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r)
Kitchen without written and posted cleaning schedule.
Licensing
2021-01-28
Building maintenance 2021-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
104 cubby area with exposed drywall and paint chipped off wall.

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