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Rising Stars ChildCare

970 South Hebron Ave, Evansville IN 47714 · License #863210 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 70 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr1-Star programLast inspected Mar 18, 2026
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Director
Valerie Chester
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Address
970 South Hebron Ave, Evansville IN 47714 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant (5)Toddler (5)Two-Twelve (60)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 70 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
19
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Mar 18, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 21, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 21, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) · Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet

    One staff member did not wash hands after changing the diaper of one child prior to touching toys in the classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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Feb 21, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) · The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities

    One 2 year old did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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Feb 21, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 21, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) · The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

    The Bathroom by the Pre-K room has hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children with in reach on the sink. The one year old room has hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children within reach on the sink in the bathroom.

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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Aug 1, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 1, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance

    The storm on 7/30/24 caused a small leak in the toddler room 2 celing tiles are removed and bucket is under leak.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2024

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Aug 1, 2024 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 10, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 5, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) · The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation

    When consultant arrived, only one caregiver was in the building.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 5, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) · Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

    When consultant arrived at program ratio was 6 children (ages 1-8) to one adult. The ratio for 1 year olds is 5:1.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 5, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) · All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

    When consultant arrived the caregiver left the children in the cafeteria to answer the door. The children were not directly supervised during this time.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 5, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-140(d) · Caregivers shall feed toddlers in their own room

    The toddler was being fed in the cafeteria area with the other children.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 5, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(b) · When there is a combination of ages within a group of children, caregivers shall determine the ratio required by the age of the youngest child in the group. This includes opening and closing times

    When consultant arrived at program ratio was 6 children (ages 1-8) to one adult. The ratio for 1 year olds is 5:1.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 5, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-49(g) · Caregivers shall care for school age children in a clearly defined separate room/area. When mixing age groups, the group may not be larger than the square foot capacity of the room

    School age children are mixed with other children until 9 am.

    Corrected by Jul 6, 2024

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May 30, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 24, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 24, 2024 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 21, 2025 inspection noted: “One staff member did not wash hands after changing the diaper of one child prior to touching toys in the classroom.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 21, 2025 inspection noted: “One 2 year old did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The Bathroom by the Pre-K room has hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children with in reach on the sink. The one year old room has hand soap labeled kee…” — 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