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Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A

105 Gordon Road, Monticello, IN 47960
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About Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A

Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A is a child care center in Monticello, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and summer camp.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Monticello Christian Church (MCC))
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-26140-A
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “One caregiver present with children did not have a consent form on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “One caregiver present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “BR, BC, and SM has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “In the toddler classroom and the 3's classsroom, there were cleaning items that state Keep out of reach of children that were located behind a child deterrent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

  3. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “Staff files do not have evidence of universal precautions being done annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(2) An individual who: volunteers 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.

      “Staff files do not have evidence of first aid training.”
  6. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “In the infant room, when consultant walked in a 4 month old infant girl was sleeping in a bouncer seat. Director moved infant to crib upon entering the classroom.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “In the infant room, when consultant walked in a 4 month old infant girl was sleeping in a bouncer seat. Director moved infant to crib upon entering the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

  8. Nov 27, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “In the infant room, when consultant walked in a 4 month old infant girl was sleeping in a bouncer seat. Director moved infant to crib upon entering the classroom.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “In the infant room, when consultant walked in a 4 month old infant girl was sleeping in a bouncer seat. Director moved infant to crib upon entering the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A

Is Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A licensed?

Yes. Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 583-2301 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A's phone number?

(574) 583-2301.

Where is Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry A?

105 Gordon Road, Monticello, IN 47960. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings Childcare Ministry B, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).