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405 E. Dubail Ave., South Bend, IN
Bright Beginnings Family Childcare
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About
About Bright Beginnings Family Childcare
Bright Beginnings Family Childcare is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- From Birth – 23 Months (Infants) through School-Age 6+ years
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | From Birth – 23 Months (Infants) through School-Age 6+ years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Baby signing, martial arts, tumble time gymnastics (plus field trips) |
| Staff | ECE-certified director, trained teachers, CPR-trained staff/caregivers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training support (toddler program). Extended care: Extended childcare for night, early morning, or rotating shifts |
| Safety | Restricted access controls; live-streaming cameras and secure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (internal security camera system parents can access), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF, On My Way Pre-K, and other assistance |
| Parent updates | Parent app (parent account at booking.wearebbc.com) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Family Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Family Childcare
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101185-A
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 12 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
- Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Infant room floor is cracked in a few areas, creating sharp edges”
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Bathroom in infant room used for storage of broom, dustpan, extra clothes, and bottle warmer”
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Feb 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snacks not stored air tight.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 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
“Infant feeding table has crakcs in the top and is not sanitizeable. Bucket seat in infant feeding table cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Food not dated when put in the fridge. Sippy cup mouth pieces not covered in fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
“An outlet cover is cracked in 2's room near the cots. Hand sanitizer accessible in toddler room at the sink. Cubbies not secured to wall in pre-k room. Outlets throughout program are uncovered”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Sheets are too big for crib mattresses in both infant rooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles not labeled with time mixed Bottles with no caps not covered in fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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
“Fencing fell off posts in playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
“An outlet cover is cracked in 2's room near the cots. Hand sanitizer accessible in toddler room at the sink. Cubbies not secured to wall in pre-k room. Outlets throughout program are uncovered”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Sheets are too big for crib mattresses in both infant rooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles not labeled with time mixed Bottles with no caps not covered in fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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
“Fencing fell off posts in playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Family Childcare
Is Bright Beginnings Family Childcare licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Family Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings Family Childcare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Family Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
Does Bright Beginnings Family Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Family Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Family Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 855-1604 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Family Childcare's phone number?
(574) 855-1604.
Where is Bright Beginnings Family Childcare?
1818 South Main Street, South Bend, IN 46613. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Miracles South Bend 2, 0.2 miles away.