The Well Daycare

EVANSVILLE, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN, 47711

CityEVANSVILLE, IN 47711

CountyVANDERBURGH

Phone812-479-1792

Operating details

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN, 47711, EVANSVILLE, IN 47711

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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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/18/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/18/2026

    IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) — An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

    3 staff files are missing documentation of current first aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/19/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 47011/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    Dolphins has papertowels sitting directly on student sink in spashed water. Papertowels should be dispensed with one hand from dispenser. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/2/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 47011/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the

    The bottles in the Turtles and Penguins are not labeled with name, date and time made making them unable to be determined if used within 24 hours of making. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/2/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 47011/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh

    Seahorses room has visable dirt on changing table and wall by changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/2/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4704/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    The women's restroom in the hall has a toilet bowl plunger in the first stall. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/12/2025
  5. High riskStandard 4704/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in

    The theromometer in the refrigerator in the Turtle's room reads 50 degrees F. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/12/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) — Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-

    The Sea Horses room has standing water under the sink and collection tank leak. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/12/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4704/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    The open animal crackers, dorritos, and gram crackers are not labled with date and time opened in the kitchen cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/12/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/11/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    The "door Knob" on the Stingray classroom is broken and doesn't open or close with ease. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/11/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 41012/11/2024

    410 IAC 7-24-410 — Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding

    The light in the Otter's bathroom does not have a light cover or protective shielding. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/11/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

16Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: EVANSVILLE, VANDERBURGH County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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