KAREN'S DAY CARE
EVANSVILLE, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressEVANSVILLE, IN, 47714
CountyVANDERBURGH
Phone812-459-8429
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High15
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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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.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/25/2025
- High3
- Medium-High11
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) — Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.
Rabies documentation expired for 1 dog and missing for 2 cats at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
Wheelbarrow full of wood posts and items, cardboard boxes, pool ladder, several piles of dog poop, etc. accessible to children in the fenced yard at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
Purse accessible to children in livingroom and candle buring in livingroom at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) — If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element
Large fan in bedroom accessible to children at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/25/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
Medication, batteries, etc. in kitchen drawer accessible to children at time of visit. Chemicals under deck accessible children in fenced back yard at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) — Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguishe
Fire extinguisher in basement not accessible and 1 fire extinguisher expired in kitchen at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/5/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) — All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsuper
Lock not installed on gate at time of visit and holes in two chain link fence sections at time of visit. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) — Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not
Smoke detector in basement not accessible at time of visit. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/5/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) — Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.
Rabies documentation missing at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/6/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b
Universal Precautions expired for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
Immunizations missing for 1 child enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/1/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) — The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
Fence panel missing at time of visit. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the ch
Physical missing for 1 child enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/1/2024 - Medium risk10/18/2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) — Birth Certificate documentation
Birth certificate missing for 3 children enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/6/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
TB results expired for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/23/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) — Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
Several paint cans in the bathroom closet and pool chlorinator on backyard deck accessible to children at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/21/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) — Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child
Suspension and Expulsion policy missing for 2 children enrolled at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/21/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) — Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises
Several trash bags, wood panels, tarps, etc. accessible to children in the fenced yard leading to fenced play yard at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) — All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsuper
Lock not secured on pool gate and pool fence section raised at time of visit. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/18/2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) — The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
Several tools and dog feces accessible to children in fenced yard leading to fenced play yard at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2024
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
$1,319/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: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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