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Bright Beginnings
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About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in New Albany, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 70 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100449
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 17 visits · 70 rules in all · 56 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 20
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Safety and hazards 8
- Food and nutrition 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Other rules 2
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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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed various areas throughout the facility that needs paint, multiple drywall patches need paint, missing or broken floor tiles, water damaged ceiling tiles, holes in the walls in the laundry room, hole in the floor in the art room. Dusty HVACs throughout. Vents not working in school age bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Basic schedule of activities
“Program does not have schedule of actives posted in the classrooms or lesson plans available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“Observed classrooms to not have organized learning centers available for children: (1)Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: (A)Art. (B)Music/movement. (C)Large muscle. (D)Math/science/discovery. (E)Manipulative/fine motor. (F)Blocks. (G)Quiet/individual. (H) Dramatic play. (I) Literacy. (2) An art easel with paint and paper. (3) A water/sand/alternative type of activity. (4) A shatterproof mirror. (5) A set of wooden unit blocks. (6) Musical listening equipment. (7) Musical instruments. (d) Learning centers shall be within the class room/areas. (e) All children in each class room/area shall have access to these learning centers regularly throughout the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“Solied underwear on floor of the toddler bathroom. Diaper pad table soiled in toddler classroom. No santitizer spray available in the toddler classroom to sanitize the diaper pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items
“The following posting items still need to be posted in all child care areas: Menus Ratio charts Hand washing Diapering Procedures Dishwashing Procedures First aid”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-78 Meal components
“Program does not have menus with serving sizes. Program is not meeting the meal component requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“Paint chipping on playground equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toliet paper not in the preschool room. Toliet paper not on dispenser in toddler classroom. No paper towels in toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Basic schedule of activities
“Observed classrooms to not have daily schedules posted.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items
“Observed the following postings not posted: 1. Current Ratio Chart 2. Hand washing procedures at all sinks 3. Infant feeding plans”
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Observed the sinks in the infant room and the school age girl's bathroom not sealed. Hand sink in kitchen not working.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed exit in laundry room to be blocked.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed bags of potatoes stored in the floor in pantry.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components
“Observed program to not have learning centers and materials available for children in classrooms. Caregivers shall arrange equipment in orderly, clearly defined areas of interest with space in each area for children to see the various activities available to them.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“Observed classrooms to not have organized learning centers available for children: (1)Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: (A)Art. (B)Music/movement. (C)Large muscle. (D)Math/science/discovery. (E)Manipulative/fine motor. (F)Blocks. (G)Quiet/individual. (H) Dramatic play. (I) Literacy. (2) An art easel with paint and paper. (3) A water/sand/alternative type of activity. (4) A shatterproof mirror. (5) A set of wooden unit blocks. (6) Musical listening equipment. (7) Musical instruments. (d) Learning centers shall be within the class room/areas. (e) All children in each class room/area shall have access to these learning centers regularly throughout the day.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed various areas throughout the facility that needs paint, multiple drywall patches need paint, missing or broken floor tiles, water damaged ceiling tiles, holes in the walls in the laundry room, hole in the floor in the art room.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-143(g) A toilet must be in a room with a door that opens directly into the toddler room
“Observed toddlers in a classroom that did not have a toilet available in the classroom.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center
“Observed the program to be using areas that were never approved for child care use: the cafeteria is not being used as the preschool classroom. Toddlers were observed to be in the infant room during today's visit.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“Observed evidence of active rodent and cockroach activity in the kitchen and infant classroom.”
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Program does not currently have an approved director on-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Ratio 1:0 when a 4 year old boy was alone when going to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Supervision was not maintained when a 4 year old boy was alone when going to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed a mechanical closet door and door to upstair staff area to be unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-78 Meal components
“Observed toddlers and children under 12 months old to be eating a peanut butter sandwiches cut in half with chips.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Observed a caregiver onsite providing care that did not have a background check on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Observed program to not currently have a qualified director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed ratio not in compliance in the infant room with 5:1 and in the preschool class with 11:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed the building to be in need of maintenance: Multiple water damaged areas were obsereved in various areas throughout the facility. Broken floor tiles in the kitchen laundry closet. Paint needed in various areas of the preschool and kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 2, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Validated complaint
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Children were not being actively supervised when left alone with unqualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“Observed live roaches in kitchen cabinets stuck to a glue trap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Two caregivers were not qualified with the division, did not have current fingerprints and consent on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed a closet with a child deterent with chemicals accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Ratio was not maintained when a qualified caregiver left 8 children alone with two unqualifed caregivers. This created a ratio of 8:0”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed broken floor tiles, holes in walls, and areas in need of paint. Observed sink in classroom to not be draining properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed the kitchen to be unsanitary. Cabinets and shelfs are soiled with roach feces and roach parts.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
Validated complaint
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Children were not being actively supervised when left alone with unqualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“Observed live roaches in kitchen cabinets stuck to a glue trap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Two caregivers were not qualified with the division, did not have current fingerprints and consent on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed a closet with a child deterent with chemicals accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Ratio was not maintained when a qualified caregiver left 8 children alone with two unqualifed caregivers. This created a ratio of 8:0”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed broken floor tiles, holes in walls, and areas in need of paint. Observed sink in classroom to not be draining properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed the kitchen to be unsanitary. Cabinets and shelfs are soiled with roach feces and roach parts.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection28 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 10 month old girl asleep in crib with a blanket.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“Observed live roaches in kitchen cabinets and gnats flying in kitchen. Observed signs of roach infestation in multiple areas of the building. Roaches were observed dead in kitchen, in refrigertor freezer, pantry, laundery room, boys bathroom, kitchen cabinets, children's cubby area, and storage closet. Multiple types of roaches were observed dead: American, German, and Oriental.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 10 month old girl asleep in crib with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(c) All individual nonprescription medicine orders must be renewed annually for children under two (2) years of age and every two (2) years for children two (2) years of age and older
“Observed one sick child and a suspected sick infant being kept around other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Observed two staff members to not have current fingerprints or consents on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed storage closet to be accessible to children that contained bleach and other cleaning supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
“Observed staff working in infant room to not have safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Observed staff working in the kitchen to not have a hairnet, smock, or gloves. Observed staff in classrooms to not have hairnet, smock, or gloves while helping serve children lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed food stored in pantry and refrigerator to not have date lables of when the product was opened or to be labeled with the name of the product.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed the door to the upstairs unlocked and accessible to children. Consultant went upstairs and observed more cleaning supplies and hornet killer spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79 General meal guidelines
“Observed lunch being delivered to classes without a cover over the plates of food.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed the building to be in unsanitary conditions throughout. Facility had odor that gives the impression that major cleaning needs to be done.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Observed Desitin and hand soap labled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety
“Observed electrical outlets to not be covered all throughout facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Observed staff member unable to wash hands in classroom after changing a diaper because the sink was not working in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Garbage and refuse
“Observed garbage in the kitchen to be overflowing with no lid on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed a 7:1 group of infant-three year olds. Ratio in school age room was 6:0 and 2:0 in infant room becuase staff were not qualified with the division and could not be counted in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed facility to not have a current certifed food manager, certificate is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-155(b) There shall be toilet, hand washing, and diapering facilities used exclusively for ill child care
“Observed a child that was vomiting using the main boy's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Observed knives accessible to children in unlocked kitchen. Observed adult scissors accessible to children in the unlocked upstairs area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“Observed an infant with a group of three year old children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed the building to be in disrepair throughout. Ceiling tiles with water damage, missing/broken floor tiles throughout facility, duct taped floors tiles in classroom beside kithchen, holes in walls, holes in ceiling tiles, multiple areas in need of paint, floor support weak in multiple areas of building, and leak in sink in infant room causing mold to grow. Leak in ceiling above back exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children
“Observed electrical cords accessible to children in the unlocked area upstair and throughout classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Observed the center to not have a qualified director on-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors
“Observed the boy's bathroom to not have working vents. Strong odor present in bathroom and throughout facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed children not being actively supervised at various times; sick child left alone in classroom next to kithen, 3 year old lefts alone when director left class to get water bottle, school age left alone when staff member left room, saw consultant and then went back into the class.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed exit doors to be blocked by toys and classroom equipment in the infant room and in the room with the screen door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-155(a) The center shall use the ill child care room exclusively for ill children and not use the room for any other purpose
“Observed center to not have a room for ill children to be isolated in. Sick children were observed being kept in classrooms with other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Visit28 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 10 month old girl asleep in crib with a blanket.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 Pest prevention
“Observed live roaches in kitchen cabinets and gnats flying in kitchen. Observed signs of roach infestation in multiple areas of the building. Roaches were observed dead in kitchen, in refrigertor freezer, pantry, laundery room, boys bathroom, kitchen cabinets, children's cubby area, and storage closet. Multiple types of roaches were observed dead: American, German, and Oriental.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 10 month old girl asleep in crib with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(c) All individual nonprescription medicine orders must be renewed annually for children under two (2) years of age and every two (2) years for children two (2) years of age and older
“Observed one sick child and a suspected sick infant being kept around other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Observed two staff members to not have current fingerprints or consents on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed storage closet to be accessible to children that contained bleach and other cleaning supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
“Observed staff working in infant room to not have safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Observed staff working in the kitchen to not have a hairnet, smock, or gloves. Observed staff in classrooms to not have hairnet, smock, or gloves while helping serve children lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed food stored in pantry and refrigerator to not have date lables of when the product was opened or to be labeled with the name of the product.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Observed the door to the upstairs unlocked and accessible to children. Consultant went upstairs and observed more cleaning supplies and hornet killer spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79 General meal guidelines
“Observed lunch being delivered to classes without a cover over the plates of food.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed the building to be in unsanitary conditions throughout. Facility had odor that gives the impression that major cleaning needs to be done.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Observed Desitin and hand soap labled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety
“Observed electrical outlets to not be covered all throughout facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Observed staff member unable to wash hands in classroom after changing a diaper because the sink was not working in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Garbage and refuse
“Observed garbage in the kitchen to be overflowing with no lid on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed a 7:1 group of infant-three year olds. Ratio in school age room was 6:0 and 2:0 in infant room becuase staff were not qualified with the division and could not be counted in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Observed facility to not have a current certifed food manager, certificate is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-155(b) There shall be toilet, hand washing, and diapering facilities used exclusively for ill child care
“Observed a child that was vomiting using the main boy's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Observed knives accessible to children in unlocked kitchen. Observed adult scissors accessible to children in the unlocked upstairs area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“Observed an infant with a group of three year old children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed the building to be in disrepair throughout. Ceiling tiles with water damage, missing/broken floor tiles throughout facility, duct taped floors tiles in classroom beside kithchen, holes in walls, holes in ceiling tiles, multiple areas in need of paint, floor support weak in multiple areas of building, and leak in sink in infant room causing mold to grow. Leak in ceiling above back exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children
“Observed electrical cords accessible to children in the unlocked area upstair and throughout classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Observed the center to not have a qualified director on-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(p) The center shall control toilet and bathroom odors by ventilation and sanitation. If a screened window is not present, there shall be mechanical exhaust vents. Existing centers shall have ventilation added if sanitation measures fail to control odors
“Observed the boy's bathroom to not have working vents. Strong odor present in bathroom and throughout facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed children not being actively supervised at various times; sick child left alone in classroom next to kithen, 3 year old lefts alone when director left class to get water bottle, school age left alone when staff member left room, saw consultant and then went back into the class.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Observed exit doors to be blocked by toys and classroom equipment in the infant room and in the room with the screen door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-155(a) The center shall use the ill child care room exclusively for ill children and not use the room for any other purpose
“Observed center to not have a room for ill children to be isolated in. Sick children were observed being kept in classrooms with other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Feb 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Caregivers in the 3's room do not have current fingerprints/consents on file with the divsion and therefore can not count in ratio. The caregiver in the infant room does not have fingerprints or consent form on file and therefore can not count in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“5 staff at the center during the time of visit do not have current fingerprints or consent from on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Caregivers in the 3's and infant rooms do not have current fingerprints on file and therefore do not count in supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“5 staff at the center during the time of visit do not have current fingerprints or consent from on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Bright Beginnings
Is Bright Beginnings 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 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 70 rules across 12 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (812) 944-9381 to confirm.
How much does Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 944-9381 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(812) 944-9381.
Where is Bright Beginnings?
2704 Paoli Pike, New Albany, IN 47150. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Family Early Learning, 0.7 miles away.