Precious Hearts Development Center
MUNCIE, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address801 North Gavin Street, Muncie, IN, 47303
CityMUNCIE, IN 47303
CountyDELAWARE
Phone765-287-8785
Operating details
Capacity58
License dateApril 2, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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801 North Gavin Street, Muncie, IN, 47303, MUNCIE, IN 47303
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/26/2026
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(6)(a) — The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: Vehicle equipment shall include the following: A first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and blanket when transporting childre
The vehicles used to transport children from school to the child care center do not contain first aid kits, fire extinguishers, or blankets. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(4)(c) — The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The driver shall comply with the following: Seat all children in proper safety restraints to comply with IC 9-19-11 whil
No car seats available as proper safety restraints nor enough seat belts for the number of children being transported to comply with IC 9-19-11 during transportation of children. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(3)(e) — The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: Staff shall comply with the following: Have in the vehicle emergency medical authorization for all children and emergenc
The vehicles used to transport children from school to the child care did not contain the medical authorization or emergency contact information for its occupants. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/10/2026 - High risk2/26/2026
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
Three staff members present had not submitted fingerprints as required for criminal background check: KE, AD, and AD. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(k) — The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: Post a sign in the vehicle stating that this is a smoke free vehicle
The vehicles used to transport students from school to the childcare did not have a sign stating it is a smoke free vehicle. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-72 — Transportation in child care center owned or leased vehicles
Current 11- passenger van used by program does not meet the requirements as defined in Department of Education School Transportation Statutes. Indiana Code - Section 20-27-9-5: Use of special purpose bus. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/6/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(i) — The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: Not transport more children than the manufacturers rated passenger capacity
A minivan with seats and seat belts for 6 students was being used to transport a set of 7 students from school. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/19/2026
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/30/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MUNCIE, DELAWARE County
- Capacity: 58
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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