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Bright Minds Childcare II

Michigan City, IN 46360 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
7 days
Call (219) 221-6446

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About Bright Minds Childcare II

Bright Minds Childcare II is a licensed home daycare in Michigan City, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Minds Childcare II has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Minds Childcare II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#46-452429
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(a) At least one(1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care home. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.

      “Upon arrival there was not a caregiver present with current CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “The provider has a disqualifiying criminal history check for S.M. who was present upon arrival.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1

      “Upon arrival one caregiver was present and caring for two kids. The caregiver was not qualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “The provider has a disqualifiying criminal history check for S.M. who was present upon arrival.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      IC 12-17.2-5-17.5 A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensees care is continually supervised by a caregiver

      “Upon arrival there was not a qualified caregiver present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

  3. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children

      “A small part of the fence surrounding the outdoor play are was leaning down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “One caregivers fingerprints were over three years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Minds Childcare II

Is Bright Minds Childcare II 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 Minds Childcare II last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Childcare II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Minds Childcare II care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Minds Childcare II accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Minds Childcare II'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 Childcare II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 221-6446 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Childcare II's phone number?

(219) 221-6446.

Where is Bright Minds Childcare II?

Michigan City, IN 46360. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).