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Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

10037 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 462294.5· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
138 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumEarly Learning Matters (ELM)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (parents can visit the center virtually at any time)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsOn My Way Pre-K
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
138 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100531
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(f) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Maintain vehicles in safe operating condition

      “Licensed child care center buses must be inspected by the Indiana State Police annually. Bus stickers on two buses expired September 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025

  3. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(c) When determining the child/staff ratios, count only persons who are responsible for and directly engaged in supervising and implementing activities for children

      “Regarding 1.28.25, caregiver was not directly engaged with infant resulting in dropping child to floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

  6. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “The fridge thermometer in the Preschool room is reading at 52 degrees which is above the 41-degree requirement. The thermometer in the school-age room is broken. The Kitchen black freezer is reading at 40 degrees which is above the 0-degree requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children

      “The metal outlet in the Preschool room, accessible to children, is bent, plastic outlet head is broken and uncovered which is unsafe. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers

      “Four staff members are missing Current staff evaluations in their files. (Me.C., Ml.C, C.A., A.C.) Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “In the Two’s room there is a bowed ceiling tile, In the Jr. Preschool there is a ceiling tile with a water stain and the baseboard is coming off the wall under the bathroom window, In the Preschool room there is a ceiling tile with a water stain and peeling paint, In the PreK room there are dents in the drywall exposing the drywall, and in the School-age room along the wall under the windows there is peeling paint, dents, and exposed metal & drywall and broken green trimming on the green pillar; which is all unsanitary. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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 Early Learning Center

Is Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 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.

How many children can Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center care for?

138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 897-6010 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center's phone number?

(317) 897-6010.

Where is Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center?

10037 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229. The nearest other daycare we list is Tweety Bird Child Care Ministry, 0.5 miles away.

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