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EVSC Early Learning Center - Central

5400 First Ave, Evansville IN 47710 · License #456780 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 84 childrenAges 0 mo – 6 yr4-Star programLast inspected Mar 5, 2026
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Director
Cara Miller
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Address
5400 First Ave, Evansville IN 47710 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

Infant (16)Toddler (8)Two-Six (60)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 84 children
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
24
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Mar 5, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 9, 2026

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Feb 4, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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Feb 4, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

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Nov 20, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 21, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 21, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 24, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 20, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

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Feb 12, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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Dec 6, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Dec 31, 2024

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Oct 11, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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'.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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Jul 18, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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Jul 18, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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Jun 4, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2024

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May 10, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 18, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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Feb 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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Feb 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

    View state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 5, 2026 inspection noted: “On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 4, 2026 inspection noted: “One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 4, 2026 inspection noted: “The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error