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South Bend, IN 46635 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brilliant Minds Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Brilliant Minds Learning Center
Brilliant Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mishawaka, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Newborn to 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Staff | Experienced and licensed teachers |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brilliant Minds Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Brilliant Minds Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101309
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 62 rules in all · 60 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Food and nutrition 10
- Records and paperwork 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Other rules 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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Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider has a disqualifying criminal history check for AN”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2026
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
“Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing First Aid training documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing CPR training documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“Out of nine staff files reviewed, four staff were missing annual evaluations”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter
“Out of nine staff files reviewed, four staff were missing current TB test results”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
“Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing complete contact information for emergency contacts”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing information on Dr/Dentist”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing complete information for persons authorized to pick up child”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“Out of five files reviewed, one file was missing signed emergency medical authorization”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Teacher purse sitting on floor in infant classroom accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule
“Three school age childen being cared for with preschool children”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Visit4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Teacher purse sitting on floor in infant classroom accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule
“Three school age childen being cared for with preschool children”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Three staff employed and working on site prior to completing a consent form for a background check”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Todds 1 out of ratio with 3 toddlers and no qualified staff member”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Sep 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change
“Changing pad in infant room had two tears, no longer sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity
“Light bulbs were out in preschool room, hallway and school age rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity
“Light bulbs were out in preschool room, hallway and school age rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“One staff member did not have child abuse and neglect on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
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
“Ibuprofen, tylenol and children's tylenol observed in office accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen
“Breakfast was transported to classrooms without being covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Two staff members did not have universal precautions training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m
“Center opens at 6:00am. Breakfasst serving time is noted at 7:00am. At 9:20am staff member was observed to be prepping breakfast. Classrooms were served breakfast at 10:00am. No am snack was offered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
“Four/Fives room did not have paint or paper readily available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“Assistant director does not have drug test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring
“Sensory bins in all classrooms were not open and available to children during free choice time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room
“Toddler room had no paint available at art easel during free choice time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“In office where sick child space is present, observed lysol wipes, vaseline, lotions on desk. In school age classroom, cleaning bottles were present in filing cabinet. Teacher purse observed in chair in four/fives classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“One bottle in infant room was sitting on counter with no time noted on label.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
“Menu do not reflect times meals are served. Portion sizes not noted for main entree.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“Three staff members missing complete in-service training hours from past calendar year. One staff member missing health and safety modules one through four.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor
“One child observed in three-year old room sleeping on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“No thermometer in infant fridge”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Two staff members missing universal Percautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline
“Several staff missing all in-service training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children
“Bottle warmer cord hanging where is was acessible for children to pull on it in the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(d) On the initial serving of any particular meal, staff shall serve children the full portions of all posted menu items at the same time
“Not enough food on site to serve children full components of meals. Lunch was listed as Hamberger, bun, cheese, green beans, pineapple, and milk. Did not observe any hamberger or cheese, observed one can of green beans, one can of fruit, and a half gallon of milk”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection24 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Three baby bottles in fridge not labeled with name, date or time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“One staff member working without an employee file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity
“Light bulb flickering in preschool 1 classroom. Light bulb out in preschool 2 classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity
“Light bulb flickering in preschool 1 classroom. Light bulb out in preschool 2 classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-64(3) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: Caregivers shall not require children to watch or sit in front of a television and shall offer other choices of activities
“It was observed in the preschool classroom that the children were required to sit and watch YouTube video -no other choices allowed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(6) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The parent shall provide one (1) unopened can of ready to feed formula
“Program mixing baby bottles with powdered formula”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Two staff members missing dates on orientation training documentation. One staff member working without orientation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month
“Program not following posted menu - did not document any changes to menu”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Hair products acessible in drawer in infant classroom labeled "Keep out of reach of children"”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member working in classroom with fingerprints, but no consent form submitted in I-LEAD”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-80(c) Staff shall ensure that each child receives the minimum required serving size of each meal component
“Program did not have enough food on site to serve children full portions of all components for meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“One staff member working without a n employee file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“One child missing emergency medical authorization signed by parent”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-127(11) Caregivers shall: frequently offer alternatives and redirection to avoid saying no
“It was observed during the inspection the toddler teacher was not appropriatly redirecting toddler, but often yelling and telling them "No" without providing an alternative to any undesired behavior”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter
“One staff member working without an employee file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Preschool classroom not adiquatly supervised with 7 children and no qualified caregiver”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission
“Three child files missing full admission dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components
“Program served fruit loops and water for AM snack”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“One staff member working without an employee file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency
“Three staff members missing emergency contact information on file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Four staff members with expired Universal Percautions trainings on file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“One staff member missing Child Abuse and Neglect training”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(9) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Dates of employment
“One staff member working without an employee file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Preschool classroom out of ratio with 7 children and no qualified caregiver”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Inspection28 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas
“Kitchen cleaning schedule not filled out/utilized”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
“One child without an updated physical on file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“One infant present without feeding plan on file. One infant present with a feeding plan that has not been updates since birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“One staff member missing an application for employment”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“Staff member working in infant room without CPR documentation. Staff member working in toddler classroom with expired CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“One child files missing emergency medical authorization signed by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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
“Tylonal bottle stored unclocked in a drawer in the infant classroom. Cough drop stored unlockedin teachers desk in 4/5s classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency
“Three staff missing emergency contact information”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“One child missing birth certificate on file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(4) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Persons with a history of tuberculosis or a positive Mantoux shall have an annual health assessment, including a symptom screening for tuberculosis documented by a health professional
“Two staff members without current TB test results on file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Weeds on preschool classroom overgrown”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“No Orientation training documentation available in any staff files”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years
“Three staff members without documentation of first aid training on file”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared
“Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with name, date, and time prepared by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Files missing complete address and information for Dr and Dentist in three child files”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“Four child files missing information on parents place of employment”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change
“Diapering pad in Twos classroom has two rips -no longer sanitizable”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“One staff member with no physical on file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
“Attendance records not available for review for the past three days. Parents not able to sign children in today when dropping their child off.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Two staff members missing documentation in completing Child Abuse and Neglect annually”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Current director not qualified. Has variance based on current enrollment in classes -not currently enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Contact information for who can remove children from the center was not complete in three files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“One staff member missing education documentation in file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food labels dated back to 6/23 and 7/23. Items not stored airtight after opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food labels dated back to 6/23 and 7/23. Items not stored airtight after opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training
“One staff member missing documentation of Health and Safety Modules 1-4”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Three staff members missing Universal Precautions training documentation on file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission
“Five child files missing dates of enrollment”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Brilliant Minds Learning Center
Is Brilliant Minds Learning Center 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 Brilliant Minds Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brilliant Minds Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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 Brilliant Minds Learning Center care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brilliant Minds Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brilliant Minds Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brilliant Minds Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 699-5437 to ask.
What is Brilliant Minds Learning Center's phone number?
(678) 699-5437.
Where is Brilliant Minds Learning Center?
603 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. The nearest other daycare we list is Manzanita Ministry, 0.4 miles away.