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Bright Beginnings of St. Matthew

3044 Sommerville Road, Lynnville, IN 47619

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About Bright Beginnings of St. Matthew

Bright Beginnings of St. Matthew is a child care center in Lynnville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity: Not listed

Hours

MondayToday	5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday	5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings of St. Matthew

License

Status: Registered with the state and operating
License type: Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number: #RM-101175-A

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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 31 rules in all · 24 corrected

Health, medication and illness 7
Background checks 6
Food and nutrition 5
Safe sleep 4
Staff training and qualifications 4
Safety and hazards 2
Records and paperwork 1
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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Sep 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Background checks
  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
  “At time of inspection 2 staff member(s) present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified:”
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “At time of inspection 2 staff member(s) present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified:”
Sep 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “At time of visit, one staff member working with children has disqualified fingerprints on file with the division.”
- Background checks
  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
  “At time of visit one staff member working with children has disqualifed consent on file with the divison.”
Sep 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
  “At time of visit one boy infant age 6 months is sleeping in a crib with a fuzzy stuffy against his mouth.”
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “The theromometer in the silver fridge reads 48 degrees F.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
  “2 staff memebers are missing documentation of current CPR and First Aid Training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  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 door in the sensory room (Room 6) is broken by the door knob. Making the door difficult to open. The outlet cover in the sensory room nearest the door is broken off.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
  “At time of visit one boy infant age 6 months is sleeping in a crib with a fuzzy stuffy against his mouth.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026Visit5 rules cited
- Safe sleep
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
  “At time of visit one boy infant age 6 months is sleeping in a crib with a fuzzy stuffy against his mouth.”
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “The theromometer in the silver fridge reads 48 degrees F.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
  “2 staff memebers are missing documentation of current CPR and First Aid Training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  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 door in the sensory room (Room 6) is broken by the door knob. Making the door difficult to open. The outlet cover in the sensory room nearest the door is broken off.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
  “At time of visit one boy infant age 6 months is sleeping in a crib with a fuzzy stuffy against his mouth.”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Background checks
  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
  “1 Staff member has not submitted consents for Child abuse and neglect without substantication.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  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
  “3 child files are missing documentation of immunization records.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “1 staff member have not submitted Fingerprints for Criminal History Police Checks with the division.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  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
  “3 child files are missing documentation of signed parent notice.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  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
  “The lid on the trash can in the girls bathroom is broken off leaving a trashcan with pull ups uncovered.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  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
  “8 staff members are missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions Training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Health, medication and illness
  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
  “The changing table in the bathroom has visable dirt on it indicating that is not sanitized when soiled. The changing table pad has a fabric cover which is not sanitizable between children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Aug 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “Items labeled keep out of reach of children are under the sink in the kitchen within reach including Bleach, Ajax, Clorox spray”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  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
  “One staff member does not have Documentation of Universal Precautions training (M.H)”
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  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
  “There is visible dirt and diaper cream on the blue changing table pad indicating that it is not wiped down between children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
- Safe sleepHealth and safety risk
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
  “One assigned crib has a stuffed animal stored in the crib.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
Mar 6, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  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
  “No staff currently working with children have documentation of current Universal precautions training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
  “At time of visit one infant is eating puffs (10 or more) off carpeted floor of classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
  “At time of visit one infant is eating puffs (10 or more) off carpeted floor of classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  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
  “At 9:30 snack no staff handeling food wear aprons or gloves to distribute food.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  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
  “At time of visit, Cooked pasta and cut grapes are in refrigerator without label of date or time preparted. Open bags of cherrios and fruit loops are open in cabinet without label of date or time opened.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
  “At time of visit, children did not wash hands prior to 9:30 am snack. At time of visit, 2 children's (one infant and one toddler) hands are not washed after changing diapers.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  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, staff was changing an infant directly on the carpeted floor without wearing gloves.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Safe sleep
  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, crib closest to door in napping room with cribs has visible dirt on mattress.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
  “No thermometer present in refrigerator at time of visit.”
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Other rules
  Validated complaint
  “Provider did not maintain compliance with diaper changing procedure.”
- Other rules
  Validated complaint
  “Provider did not maintain compliance with annual universal precautions training.”

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Feb 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Other rules
  Validated complaint
  “Provider did not maintain compliance with diaper changing procedure.”
- Other rules
  Validated complaint
  “Provider did not maintain compliance with annual universal precautions training.”

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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