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Bright Minds Academy
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About
About Bright Minds Academy
Bright Minds Academy is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- 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 | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Minds Academy has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Minds Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101521-A
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 22 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
Jan 16, 2025Inspection2 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: Jan 27, 2025
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
“Three children missing signed parent notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection2 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: Jan 27, 2025
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
“Three children missing signed parent notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Plated lunch plates not covered while being taken from the kitchen to the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“Seven children missing documentation of Signed Parent's Notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“-Cook did not wear apron during meal prep and service. -Staff did not wear apron or hair restraint when taking lunch from the kitchen to the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Children did not wash hands after lunch in the Todds 2 classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
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 missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“One toilet in the Preschool/PreK bathroom not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“Three children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Plated lunch plates not covered while being taken from the kitchen to the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024
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: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Transportation
“A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Plated lunch plates not covered while being taken from the kitchen to the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“Seven children missing documentation of Signed Parent's Notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“-Cook did not wear apron during meal prep and service. -Staff did not wear apron or hair restraint when taking lunch from the kitchen to the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Children did not wash hands after lunch in the Todds 2 classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
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 missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“One toilet in the Preschool/PreK bathroom not working.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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
“Three children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Plated lunch plates not covered while being taken from the kitchen to the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024
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: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Transportation
“A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Minds Academy
Is Bright Minds Academy licensed?
Yes. Bright Minds Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Minds Academy's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Minds Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 622-2325 to ask.
What is Bright Minds Academy's phone number?
(317) 622-2325.
Where is Bright Minds Academy?
11616 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. The nearest other daycare we list is Scoop's Early Learning Schoolhouse, 0.1 miles away.