Methodist Temple Children's Center
EVANSVILLE, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47714
CountyVANDERBURGH
Phone812-476-4671
Operating details
Capacity133
License dateNovember 24, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High5
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47714, EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4704/8/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Room 10-D RObins does not have a thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor daily temperature. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/9/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/8/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) — The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, s
The ceiling in Sparrows 10-A has 2 ceiling tiles with water stains on them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/13/2026 - High riskStandard 4704/8/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
On 4-1-26 one child age 1 year 11 months was out on the playground unsupervised for 13 minutes making the group size one toddler to zero caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - High riskStandard 4704/8/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 4-1-26 one child age 1 year 11 months was out on the playground unsupervised for 13 minutes making the ratio one toddler to zero caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/13/2026 - High risk4/7/2026
Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision of children in care.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision of children in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/11/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk11/10/2025
Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/4/2026 - Medium riskStandard 47011/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140 — Toddler Feeding
On 10-29-25 one staff member took put their hand on a child's forehead and put a spoonful of mashed potatoes and gravy in their mouth rather than let the child feed themselves. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) — The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect
Program did not report incident occuring on 10-30-25 to the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On 11-4-25 a previous staff member took a child age 4 by the left arm and dragged him backwards from the center of the carpet to the edge aproximatly 4 feet with only his heels touching the floor. On 10-29-25 one staff member put their hand on a child's forehead and put a spoonful of mashed potatoes and gravy in their mouth rather than let the child feed themselves. Their plate was thrown away and they were sent to their cot. Discipline can not be associated with food. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium-High risk11/3/2025
Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline for children in care.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline for children in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/8/2025 - High risk4/24/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating
One staff member has expired fingerprints on file with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/24/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: EVANSVILLE, VANDERBURGH County
- Capacity: 133
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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