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EVSC Early Learning Center - Central

Child care center · 5400 First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710 · License 456780

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 84. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (126)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) — The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 — Director responsibilities
All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size.
Yes
4 470 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
Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making the ratio one child to zero teachers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) — Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy
On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) — The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 — Director responsibilities
All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making the ratio one child to zero teachers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) — Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy
On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size.
Yes
4 470 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
Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) — The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 — Director responsibilities
All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making the ratio one child to zero teachers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) — Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy
On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size.
Yes
4 470 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
Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) — The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 — Director responsibilities
All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making the ratio one child to zero teachers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) — Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy
On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal.
Yes
4 470 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
Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) — The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 — Director responsibilities
All staff listed on chain of command are on summer vacation or work in another building for the summer. A designate should be listed who is in the building in case of emergency.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making them out of group size.
Yes
4 470 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
Incident occuring on 2-23-24 was not reported to CPS immediately.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child 3 years 6 months was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 2-23-24 one child was out of adult supervision from 4:06:19 to 4:07:22. Making the ratio one child to zero teachers.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) — Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy
On 2-23-24 Center did not follow own policy ensuring child was with parent at dismissal.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
One staff member is missing documentation of annual TB Screening. (G.C.)
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Room 1 bathoom sink has a tempreature of 126.6 degrees F. Room 2 Bathroom sink has a tempreature of 122.7 degrees F and classroom sink has a tempreature of 121.8 degrees F. Water tempeatures should be between 100-120 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 10-3-24 one staff member moved a boy (1 year 4 months) by one arm aproximatley 5'.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Room 3 does not have a theromomter in the refrigerator. Room 1 does not have a theromometer in the refrigerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 11-20-24 one four year old child was left on the playground for 20 seconds.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(e) — The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated container that keeps the milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes making the ratio 1 child to 0 staff members.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On July 10th one child age 5 was left alone in the classroom for 3 1/2 minutes leaving the child unsupervised.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (168)

168 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

Ownership

Cara Miller

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