Description: Brighter Minds Learning is a Licensed Home in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-12-18 |
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 | 2024-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Tree limbs down in backyard with wiring close by.*email picture of removal once complete |
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| Licensing 2023-12-18 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2024-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Extended piece of fence is leaning on one side of backyard.*Fix & send picture to consultant |
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| Licensing 2023-12-18 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2024-01-08 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Expired TB on file for AP.*email results to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-12-07 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The fence for the back yard does not reach 4 foot height requirement. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-19 |
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| Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-19 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| Registration 2021-07-19 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toilet in the room where children are present not able to flush as caregiver states children have blocked it with something. |
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| Registration 2021-07-19 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) At time of inspection child asleep on the floor. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-01 |
Sanitation Standards | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-07-01 |
Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program. | |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. |
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| Registration 2021-07-01 |
Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests | |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-416 At time of inspection pests not controlled as there are flies in the four and five year old classroom which is located off the kitchen |
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| Registration 2021-07-01 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Two cans of fruit cocktail with lid removed stored in kitchen fridge are open and not covered or dated.-Container of chicken wings stored in kitchen fridge is not labeled or dated.-Half of a pineapple on a paper plate with another plate used for cover is not labeled or dated.-Container with cookies stored on kitchen counter is not labeled or dated |
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| Registration 2021-07-01 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) At time of inspection no hot water available at sink located in the two and three year old classroom. |
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| Registration 2021-07-01 |
Functionality of light bulbs and protective shielding | |
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Type of correction needed:
410 IAC 7-24-410 Lights in the kitchen are not properly shielded |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-11-02 |
2020-12-04 | |
| Type of correction needed: 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). | ||
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My children have been attending this facility over 5 years and has not had any major issues. Mrs. Jones is very reliable, trustworthy, very professional and most of all she love the children. She actually teaches the children to make sure they exceeds to higher levels. If your looking for a reliable person that will work with your children and safe place that you don't have to worry about your child(ren). Brighter Minds Learning is the right place to be.
Mrs.Jones-Muhammad is a fantastic Teacher & person! Well rounded in education gas a Master Degree in Education. she brings a different way of teaching to where Ever student is individually taught to master beyond the grade level. My son is 3 and can count to a 100 along with his ABC’s with his colors