Little Thinkers School of Early Learning # 2
2811 Mccormick Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
Bright Beginnings
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About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 34 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101634-A
Summary
34 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 34 visits · 39 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Food and nutrition 12
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care home under IC 12-17.2-5.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care home under IC 12-17.2-5.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
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
“At time of visit, three (3) toddlers were napping in cribs, with no crib available for the three (3) month old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Previously opened items in kitchen freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care home under IC 12-17.2-5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
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
“At time of visit, three (3) toddlers were napping in cribs, with no crib available for the three (3) month old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Previously opened items in kitchen freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care home under IC 12-17.2-5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Multiple items in kitchen had expired 'use by' dates including: Peanut butter 3/25/25 Hamburger helper 3/4/25 Elbow macaroni 10/12/24 Cream of rice cereal 12/21/24 Grits 8/15/24 Quaker grits 1/20/20, open date 3/25/24 Cranberry sauce 1/16/25”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Jar of opened peanut butter in kitchen not labeled with open date. Bread on top of refrigerator was not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Powder formula and infant cereal in Infant room not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Multiple items in kitchen had expired 'use by' dates including: Peanut butter 3/25/25 Hamburger helper 3/4/25 Elbow macaroni 10/12/24 Cream of rice cereal 12/21/24 Grits 8/15/24 Quaker grits 1/20/20, open date 3/25/24 Cranberry sauce 1/16/25”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Multiple items in kitchen had expired 'use by' dates including: Peanut butter 3/25/25 Hamburger helper 3/4/25 Elbow macaroni 10/12/24 Cream of rice cereal 12/21/24 Grits 8/15/24 Quaker grits 1/20/20, open date 3/25/24 Cranberry sauce 1/16/25”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 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 contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Jar of opened peanut butter in kitchen not labeled with open date. Bread on top of refrigerator was not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Powder formula and infant cereal in Infant room not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Multiple items in kitchen had expired 'use by' dates including: Peanut butter 3/25/25 Hamburger helper 3/4/25 Elbow macaroni 10/12/24 Cream of rice cereal 12/21/24 Grits 8/15/24 Quaker grits 1/20/20, open date 3/25/24 Cranberry sauce 1/16/25”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 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
“Floor outside children's bathroom is soft and sinks in. Several areas of peeling paint and one area of peeling drywall on bathroom walls and on vanity. Large chunk of wood missing from bathroom door frame and door.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.
“The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 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
“All bottles and sippy cups being stored together in a cabinet on an open shelf. Nipples and bottles should be separated while stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“At time of visit, no documentation available electronically or on paper to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“During visit kitchen staff wore a hair restraint but no apron or smock during food preparation and serving. Staff assisting with lunch did not wear a hair restraint or apron.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“During visit consultant observed no children washing hands after diaper changes or bathroom, or before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“During visit consultant observed that staff members did not wash hands before assisting children with lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“At time of visit, no documentation available electronically or on paper to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
“The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“During visit consultant observed children sitting down at tables and in high chairs for lunch without tables being sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“During visit consultant observed children sitting down at tables and in high chairs for lunch without tables being sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“During visit consultant observed lunch being transported from kitchen to classroom without being covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“During visit consultant observed lunch being transported from kitchen to classroom without being covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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
“Children's bathroom had a plunger and a rug on the floor. Both are not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“During visit consultant observed staff changing diapers without washing hands afterwards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit two dirty diapers were laying on changing table pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, bottles in infant room refrigerator did not have labels stating child's name and date prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 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
“Floor outside children's bathroom is soft and sinks in. Several areas of peeling paint and one area of peeling drywall on bathroom walls and on vanity. Large chunk of wood missing from bathroom door frame and door.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.
“The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 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
“All bottles and sippy cups being stored together in a cabinet on an open shelf. Nipples and bottles should be separated while stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“At time of visit, no documentation available electronically or on paper to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“During visit kitchen staff wore a hair restraint but no apron or smock during food preparation and serving. Staff assisting with lunch did not wear a hair restraint or apron.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“During visit consultant observed no children washing hands after diaper changes or bathroom, or before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“During visit consultant observed that staff members did not wash hands before assisting children with lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“At time of visit, no documentation available electronically or on paper to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
“The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“During visit consultant observed children sitting down at tables and in high chairs for lunch without tables being sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“During visit consultant observed children sitting down at tables and in high chairs for lunch without tables being sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“During visit consultant observed lunch being transported from kitchen to classroom without being covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“During visit consultant observed lunch being transported from kitchen to classroom without being covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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
“Children's bathroom had a plunger and a rug on the floor. Both are not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“During visit consultant observed staff changing diapers without washing hands afterwards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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 tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit two dirty diapers were laying on changing table pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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 original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, bottles in infant room refrigerator did not have labels stating child's name and date prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 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
“Seven infants and toddlers were sitting in highchairs without safety straps fastened.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.
“The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 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
“Seven infants and toddlers were sitting in highchairs without safety straps fastened.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.
“The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection4 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
“Formula and cereals in infant room not labeled with opened date. Some food in kitchen not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints during breakfast service.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Four child files reviewed need updated immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
Nov 6, 2023Inspection4 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
“Formula and cereals in infant room not labeled with opened date. Some food in kitchen not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff not wearing aprons/smocks or hair restraints during breakfast service.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Four child files reviewed need updated immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings
Is Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 34 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 12 of 34 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 449-9418 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(260) 449-9418.
Where is Bright Beginnings?
811 E Pontiac St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. The nearest other daycare we list is Julias Childcare Ministry, under 0.1 miles away.