McCarthy Center for Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University

TERRE HAUTE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data

Capacity187

Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address749 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809

CityTERRE HAUTE, IN 47809

CountyVIGO

Phone812-237-2547

Operating details

Capacity187

License dateFebruary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High3
Medium-High0
Medium0
Medium-Low0
Low0

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Location

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749 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809, TERRE HAUTE, IN 47809

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/8/2025

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Medium-High0
Medium0
Medium-Low0
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2025

High risk12/8/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One caregiver at time of inspection has expired fingerprints. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/8/2025
High riskStandard 4709/19/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 9-15-25 one 13 month old who was not walking independently was in the toddler room with ratio 10 kids to 2 teachers. Making them out of ratio of 4 children to one adult per definition of a toddler. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/26/2025
High risk9/15/2025
Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio as child did not meet the definition of a Toddler.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio as child did not meet the definition of a Toddler. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/17/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations

0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

Location: TERRE HAUTE, VIGO County
Capacity: 187
Type: Licensed Center
Years in operation: 1

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