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KCARC Civitan Children's Center
Vincennes, IN
· Knox County
1602 North 11th Street,
Vincennes, IN 47591
Quick Facts
Capacity
134 children
Age Range
Toddler-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
KCARC Civitan Children's Center is a Licensed Center in Vincennes IN, with a maximum capacity of 134 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddler-Six. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-04-15 |
On 4/14/25, a child was found without being supervised in the large play room. | 2025-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-11-27 |
Caregiver found working with children present without fingerprints and consent on file with the division. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2024-11-06 |
Room 7 has Pro Con Blue labled keep out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. Room 7 has Visclean labeled "Causes severe skin burns and eye damage." in unlocked cabinet under the sink. | 2024-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-11-06 |
Room one has an uncovered outlet by the listening center table. | 2024-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety |
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| Licensing 2024-11-06 |
The toilet paper in room seven is sitting on the back of the toilet. The dispenser is currently empty. | 2024-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-11-06 |
Staff in Room 4 changed 2 children's diapers without washing their or the child's hands after the diaper changes. | 2024-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2024-10-04 |
A staff member did not use positive discipline when used an open hand and slapped a 4 year old child on arm leaving a red mark. | 2024-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-10-04 |
A 4 year old child was slapped on the arm leaving a read mark, which is inappropriate discipline. | 2024-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-08-29 |
Facility was out of ratio when 2 children age 4 and 0 staff were on the playground. | 2024-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-02-29 |
Staff did not follow training in positive discipline of the child. Staff upon employment signed a positive discipline form that explained expectations for staff conduct in using positive discipline for children in classroom. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-02-29 |
Positive discipline was not used by a Staff person when it was reported by other staff that she "popped a child in mouth." | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-02-29 |
Inappropriate discipline was used by a staff member when it was reported she "popped a child in the mouth." | 2024-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Staff admitted to losing cool and was frustrated because children did not follow directions which led to yelling at children or inappropriate discipline. | 2024-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
A third party observed staff "slamming" child down to sit, this is not positive discipline. Staff admitted to raising voice at children, which is not positive discipline. | 2024-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Classroom 3 and 8 had broom and dust in restroom. Classroom 3 had a swifter and these items are not sanitizable. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Classroom one the storage area for kids was missing bottom hinge on all three doors creating a safety Hazard. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Classroom three diaper changing area had paint drawings drying and shoes on the surface. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Trampoline was located in sensory room six. | 2023-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(9) 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: Trampolines shall not be permitted |
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| Licensing 2023-03-30 |
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. | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Provider did not submit annualconsent for criminal historycheck to be conducted on onestaff member. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-30 |
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. | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Provider did not submit annualconsent for national criminalhistory background check bythe FBI on one staff member,last submitted on 9.18.19 |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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. | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Provider did not submit annual consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member, last submitted on 2.8.22. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-13 |
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. | 2023-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Provider did not submit annual consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member, last submitted on 2.8.22. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-09 |
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. | 2022-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) at time of inspection one caregiver presently working with children does not have a consent. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-09 |
Medication | 2022-11-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 at time of inspection classroom 5 has coritzone 10 medication in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2021-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Two staff have expired Universal Precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Building maintenance | 2021-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Missing hinge on cabinet door by sink in classroom 1. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Bathrooms | 2021-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Classrooms, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 sinks are not sealed to wallClassroom 2 diapers were not sanitizable containersClassroom 4 toilet paper was not dispensed properlyClassroom 7 toilet brush and plunger not sanitizableClassroom 8 toilet brush not sanitizableClassroom 3, 4, 5, 7 without working exhaust vents. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Electrical safety | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 outlet plugs were not being used in classrooms 1, 2, 5, and 7. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Classroom 3- found gold bond lotion in desk drawer and antibiotic on changing table are labeled keep out of reach of children.Classroom 5 hand sanitizer was located on the desk accessible to children.Classroom 4, 7 and 8 had adult scissors on the desk accessible to children. Janitor closet was accessible to children in the big room.2 purses found in classroom 8- one on the floor by computer and one on black bin behind computer |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Licensing requirements | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2 At time of inspection classroom 3 observed with 14 month old child not walking unassisted. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) At time of inspection, program without approved director. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Children in classrooms 4 and 5 who are two (2) years of age did not have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Posted items | 2021-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 At time of inspection, classroom 7 did not have posted first aid directives. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-15 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-11-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Classroom 3 water temp is 95 degrees FClassroom 4 water temp is 82 and 95 degrees F.Classroom 5 water temps were 62, 75, and 95 degrees FClassroom 6 water temp 64 degrees FHot water temp should be between 100-120 degrees F. |
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| Complaints 2021-10-21 |
2023-04-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with regulation regarding caregiver background checks. | ||
| Licensing 2020-12-09 |
Building maintenance | 2020-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 There is a rug in the yellow ducks room and the sensory rooms that are curling up and causing tripping hazards. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-09 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 The lattice on the large climber in the playroom has a few loose pieces which is causing some screws to be exposed |
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| Licensing 2019-12-09 |
Electrical safety | 2019-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 There is an outlet with a missing cover in the green frogs room . |
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| Licensing 2019-12-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There are two bottles of santizier and Band Aid antiseptic in the unlocked barn with the door open. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Four rooms have refrigerators that are too warm. They need to be under 40 degrees. Green frogs- 50 degreesBlue Birds- 50 degreesBrown Bear- 48 degreesGray dolphins- 52 degrees |
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| Licensing 2019-12-09 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There is a plastic toybox that needs to be locked when it is not in use, both barns were unlocked allowing accessibility for children, there is a scooter that has sharp, broken edges, and there is a basketball goal that has a net that is torn up causing a hazard. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-18 |
Playground design | 2018-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 There is standing water on the tarp of the sandbox in the far northwest corner of the playground. There is a green, plastic wagon that has a large crack in the seat with sharp edges near the tricycle barn.There is a plastic lawn mower toy with several cracks causing sharp edges in the western part of the playground. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-18 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 There are two chairs in the yellow duck room. They are blue and red. The vinyl is cracked and stuffing is visible in the chairs. The rug in the Brown Bear room near the back room is frayed around the edges. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-18 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 The refrigerator in the green frog classroom was at 60 degrees. It needs to be lower than 40 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-18 |
Bathrooms | 2018-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The sink in the green frog classroom needs caulked .There was a paint brush in the Brown Bear bathroom. |
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| Complaints 2017-06-28 |
2018-10-23 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with discipline regulation | ||
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