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Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo

300 South Washington Street, Waterloo, IN 46793
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo

Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo is a licensed child care center in Waterloo, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

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

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101072
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom

      “Child's inhaler in Classroom 1 was not in a locked cabinet or container; was located on high shelf in unlocked classroom cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

  2. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “At time of visit bathroom in Classroom 2 had towels and boots stored on/in a cabinet in the bathroom; Classroom 3 had loose diapers on a stacker in the bathroom and a seating area with cloth covering in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “At time of visit Items labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" were accessible as follows: Classroom 1 had Victoria Secret lotion in a desk drawer behind a deterrent, and a teacher bag and disinfecting wipes behind a magnetic deterrent in a cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024

  4. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(4) Caregivers shall: have riding toys available and regularly used in the room

      “There are no riding toys in the 2's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

      “Diapers in Room 2 are in the restroom in open low plastic storage unit, accessible to children and also exposed to contamination, not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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 Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo

Is Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo 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 Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo care for?

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

What are Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 760-1616 to ask.

What is Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo's phone number?

(260) 760-1616.

Where is Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo?

300 South Washington Street, Waterloo, IN 46793. The nearest other daycare we list is TLC Early Learning, 3.8 miles away.

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