Licensed Home
Bright Minds Childcare LLC
Michigan City, IN
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Michigan City, IN 46360
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Home
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Bright Minds Childcare LLC is a Licensed Home in MICHIGAN CITY IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Sunday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-08-07 |
The cabinet door under the kitchen sink needs to be reattached. | 2024-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-08-09 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2023-09-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) One caregiver (B.H.) consent to release form was expired. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-09 |
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 | 2023-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One caregiver (S.M.) TB Test was expired. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-10 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) C.W. consent to release form was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-10 |
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 | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One caregivers TB test was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-10 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) One caregiver CPR and Universal Precautions was over one year old. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-10 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) During the inspection there was not anyone present with annual CPR training. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release forms need to be submitted for the provider and caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
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. | 2020-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) There was not any verification of safe sleep training on file for one caregiver that was present. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2020-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) There was a caregiver present that did not have current fingerprints on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2020-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) There was a caregiver present that did not have a drug screen on file. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2020-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Verification of annual Universal Precautions is needed for 5 caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
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 | 2020-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Verification of annual TB test are needed for 5 caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2020-08-27 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2020-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) There were 15 children of mixed ages present with one qualified caregiver during visit. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-27 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) A caregiver was working in the home prior to fingerprints being completed. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-27 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A caregiver was working in the home prior to a drug screen being completed. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-27 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) A caregiver was working in the home prior to a consent to release form being submitted. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-27 |
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. | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Two caregivers have not taken the in person safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-27 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) One caregiver has not completed the child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-27 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2019-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Two caregivers did not have a physical on file. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-24 |
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. | 2019-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) An infant was sleeping in a car seat. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-24 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2019-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) The children's emergency release forms were not signed by the parents. |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
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 | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Water temperature was 134 degree's |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing area. This material shall be changed after each use. The diaper changing area shall be sanitized daily and when soiled | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) Diaper changing table needs to be repaired |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
Licensee shall supply a covered container for wet or soiled diapers | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-6(b) Covered container needed for diaper changing area |
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| Licensing 2018-09-04 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2018-09-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) Electric shut-off needs to be labeled |
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