Carver Day Care and Preschool

EVANSVILLE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity130
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN, 47713

CityEVANSVILLE, IN 47713

CountyVANDERBURGH

Phone812-423-2612

Operating details

Capacity130

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN, 47713, EVANSVILLE, IN 47713

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/28/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4701/28/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    On 1-9-26 at 10:42 small yellow had a ratio of 1 adult to 7 children ages 16 months to 2 years old making them out of ratio of 1:5. On 1-9-26 at 10:42 small purple had a ratio of 1 adult to 9 children aged 2 years making them out of ratio of 1:8. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/2/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/16/2026

    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 tiles in room 124's bathroom have water stains on 2 tiles. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026

    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

    There is not a thermometer in the refrigerator or freezer compartments in room 128. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 4701/16/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-130(a)(4) — The center shall equip each toddler room with the following furnishings: A sanitizable changing table

    The changing table pad in room 118 has multiple rips making it unsanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/20/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4704/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    At time of inspection, Room 118 has 18 one and two year old children with 2 caregivers making them out of ratio of 5 children to one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/28/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4704/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies

    At time of inspection Room 118 has 18 one and two year old children with 2 caregivers making them out of maximum capacity of 10 toddlers to a room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/28/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    On 4-8-25 one 10 month old sleeping girl child was placed in the crib on her side rather than her back. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/25/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    On 4-8-25 staff in room 128 did not follow recommended safe sleep policies. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/25/2025
  5. Medium-High risk4/9/2025

    Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices.

    Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/9/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-128 — Infant/toddler room furnishings; general

    Room 132 has a big ball, toys, and large foam climbers stored in multiple cribs. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/2/2025
  7. High riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

    One staff member is missing documentation of current annual Child Abuse and Neglect Training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/10/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    Room 128 has 10 plus slobber spots and multiple cribs with visible dirt on the cribs indicating they have not been cleaned "Weekly or when soiled" Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/2/2025
  9. High riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic fi

    2 staff members are missing documentation of current First Aid Training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/2/2025
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance

    Room 124 has 3 celing tiles in the bathroom that have water spots on them. Room 116 has a leak around the children's faucet on the right. Room 116's second from left's door's top hinge is not connected causing a pinching hazard. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/2/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 4701/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or vo

    3 staff members are missing documentation of current annual Universal Precautions Training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/10/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: EVANSVILLE, VANDERBURGH County
  • Capacity: 130
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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