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The Well Daycare
5600 Ward Road, Evansville IN 47711 · License #427707 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Contact
- Director
- The Well At Melody Hill
- Phone
- (812) 479-1792
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 5600 Ward Road, Evansville IN 47711 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Does not accept CCDF child care assistance
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) · An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
3 staff files are missing documentation of current first aid training.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Dolphins has papertowels sitting directly on student sink in spashed water. Papertowels should be dispensed with one hand from dispenser.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) · Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
The bottles in the Turtles and Penguins are not labeled with name, date and time made making them unable to be determined if used within 24 hours of making.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Seahorses room has visable dirt on changing table and wall by changing table.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
The women's restroom in the hall has a toilet bowl plunger in the first stall. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) · Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
The theromometer in the refrigerator in the Turtle's room reads 50 degrees F.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) · Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
The open animal crackers, dorritos, and gram crackers are not labled with date and time opened in the kitchen cabinet.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) · Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH
The Sea Horses room has standing water under the sink and collection tank leak.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-410 · Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding
The light in the Otter's bathroom does not have a light cover or protective shielding.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-410 · Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding
The light in the Otter's bathroom does not have a light cover or protective shielding.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
The "door Knob" on the Stingray classroom is broken and doesn't open or close with ease.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) · Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
Turtles room does not have a threometer in the refrigerator or freezer to monitor tempreature. Seals room fridge temperature is reading 43 degrees F.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) · Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
At time of visit there are 12 infants in the seals classroom. There are 8 cribs in the seals room. The number of children should not excede the number of cribs available. Occupied cribs are touching end to end. Occupied cribs should be the recommended 3' distance between cribs.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Critical Health and Safety
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) · The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One staff member currently working with children has expired Fingerprints on file with the division. (L.L)
Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) · Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
The cabinet in the kitchen has open bags of veggie straws, cheese poofs, and Bugles that are not labled with the time and date opened.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-177 · Food storage
Lunch is rolled from the kitchen in bowls uncovered.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2023
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-177 · Food storage
Lunch is rolled from the kitchen in bowls uncovered.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 18, 2026 inspection noted: “3 staff files are missing documentation of current first aid training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Dolphins has papertowels sitting directly on student sink in spashed water. Papertowels should be dispensed with one hand from dispenser.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “The bottles in the Turtles and Penguins are not labeled with name, date and time made making them unable to be determined if used within 24 hours of making.” — 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