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Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry
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About Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry
Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Michawaka, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 19 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 subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101906-A
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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: Jul 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Dry food not stored sealed/dated (chips, crackers, cookies, ect)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
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
“Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have immunizations on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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: Jul 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Dry food not stored sealed/dated (chips, crackers, cookies, ect)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
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
“Out of five child files reviewed, one file did not have immunizations on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 with no parents notice on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 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: Aug 14, 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: Aug 14, 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
“One child with no immunization records on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 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 with expired fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 with no parents notice on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 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: Aug 14, 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: Aug 14, 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
“One child with no immunization records on file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 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 with expired fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry
Is Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry licensed?
Yes. Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 310-7244 to ask.
What is Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry's phone number?
(574) 310-7244.
Where is Building Brighter Minds Childcare Ministry?
417 East Mckinley Ave, Michawaka, IN 46545. The nearest other daycare we list is Liberty Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.