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Bright Beginnings Learning Academy
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About Bright Beginnings Learning Academy
Bright Beginnings Learning Academy is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Capacity
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Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-100633-A
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 21 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 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
“Butler Room: Large glass window as a large crack across the bottom of the glass. Note Dame room: The corner of the room has corner shield pulling away from wall and drywall is exposed. The program has several ceiling tiles with water marks throughout the building. IU room: ( 4 & 5 ) has one ceiling tile in the corner by the double doors, with a large watermark with black mold growing. A tile above the sink in classroom has mold starting to grow. Bathroom in the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
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 the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed. All items in bathroom must be sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 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
“Butler Room: Large glass window as a large crack across the bottom of the glass. Note Dame room: The corner of the room has corner shield pulling away from wall and drywall is exposed. The program has several ceiling tiles with water marks throughout the building. IU room: ( 4 & 5 ) has one ceiling tile in the corner by the double doors, with a large watermark with black mold growing. A tile above the sink in classroom has mold starting to grow. Bathroom in the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
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 the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed. All items in bathroom must be sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 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
“Picnic tables: one picnic table bench end has rough edges and has a nail screw exposed. One picnic table top board has rough edges and has a nail exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
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: Jul 1, 2025
Jun 26, 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
“Picnic tables: one picnic table bench end has rough edges and has a nail screw exposed. One picnic table top board has rough edges and has a nail exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
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: Jul 1, 2025
Show 11 earlier visits
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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
“Two families missing signed parent's notce.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 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 sink in the Toddler room seal is cracked along the wall and sink. The sink in the bathroom in the front of the building, sink on the left side seal is cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 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
“On the playground the middle picnic bench has broken board, leaving a rough edges children can cut themselves on.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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
“Diaper changing pad in the toddler room is cracked and not sanitized”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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: Dec 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
Dec 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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
“Two families missing signed parent's notce.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 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 sink in the Toddler room seal is cracked along the wall and sink. The sink in the bathroom in the front of the building, sink on the left side seal is cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 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
“On the playground the middle picnic bench has broken board, leaving a rough edges children can cut themselves on.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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
“Diaper changing pad in the toddler room is cracked and not sanitized”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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: Dec 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Inspection11 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
“Butler, and U of Indy classrooms with unsecured shelves to wall; Ball State classroom with peeling paint along walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen with three textured ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen with three textured ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
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
“Provider has submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints), not qualified at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 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
“Bathroom with baseboard pulled away from wall, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 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
“Ball State, Notre Dame, U of Indy, and schoolage with paper towels outside of dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
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
“Provider has submitted consent for child abuse/neglect checkwithout substantiation on one staff member (consent), not qualified at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
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
“Kitchen with frozen pancakes, tater tots, hamburger patties not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Inspection11 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
“Butler, and U of Indy classrooms with unsecured shelves to wall; Ball State classroom with peeling paint along walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen with three textured ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen with three textured ceiling tiles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
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
“Provider has submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints), not qualified at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 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
“Bathroom with baseboard pulled away from wall, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 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
“Ball State, Notre Dame, U of Indy, and schoolage with paper towels outside of dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
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
“Provider has submitted consent for child abuse/neglect checkwithout substantiation on one staff member (consent), not qualified at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
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
“Kitchen with frozen pancakes, tater tots, hamburger patties not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 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
“At time of inspection, toddler/Butler classroom with hole in wall near diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
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
“Five staff without annual universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Learning Academy
Is Bright Beginnings Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Bright Beginnings Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Beginnings Learning Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 9 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Learning Academy'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 Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 777-9263 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Learning Academy's phone number?
(317) 777-9263.
Where is Bright Beginnings Learning Academy?
3974 East 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201. The nearest other daycare we list is Playful Hearts Childcare Ministry, 0.7 miles away.