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Brighter Days Early Learning
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About
About Brighter Days Early Learning
Brighter Days Early Learning is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brighter Days Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brighter Days Early Learning
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101691-A
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code
“Application for renewal was not yet submitted.”
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 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.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
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
“Power strip being used as extension cord, and accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 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.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
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
“Power strip being used as extension cord, and accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection5 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: Dec 27, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
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
“one child missing immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
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
“one child missing parents notice”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
Dec 13, 2023Inspection5 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: Dec 27, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
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
“one child missing immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
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
“one child missing parents notice”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Brighter Days Early Learning
Is Brighter Days Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Brighter Days Early Learning is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Brighter Days Early Learning last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brighter Days Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Brighter Days Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brighter Days Early Learning's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brighter Days Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 339-9584 to ask.
What is Brighter Days Early Learning's phone number?
(574) 339-9584.
Where is Brighter Days Early Learning?
305 Chapin St, South Bend, IN 46601. The nearest other daycare we list is Lexy's Cradle of Love, 0.5 miles away.