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Johnson Early Education Center
Columbus, IN
· Bartholomew County
1209 Sycamore ,
Columbus, IN 47201
Quick Facts
Capacity
156 children
Age Range
Infant-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100277
License Issued
Jul 30, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
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 Beginnings Early Learning Center is a childcare center located at McDowell Education Center and is a part of BCSC. Bright Beginnings serves children ages 6 weeks through 3 years. For more information, please look at our brochure or contact us directly.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 2;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-03-24 |
One staff member present without fingerprints or consent form. | 2026-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
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 | 2024-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) At time of visit one child (CF) did not have a birth certificate on file. Please send updated documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2024-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit one staff member (AC) had expired fingerprints within the division. Please send updated documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
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 | 2024-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) At time of visit, one staff member (LH) had an expired tuberculosis skin test on file. Please send updated documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Electrical safety | 2022-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Todd rm and twos rm had outlet missing the outlet covers. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Todd rm: purse on low shelf in a cabinet accessible to children.Two's rm: sunscreen and 2 tubes of buttpaste on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and diaper cream in a container under the changing table, all items labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children.PS rm: sunscreen in child's cubby labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Building maintenance | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 PS room has paint chipping-drywall exposed, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Bathrooms | 2022-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Two's rm has paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Dishes not being dried on drain boards that allow air flow around dishes. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: Caregivers shall maintain required room lighting | 2022-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64(4) Required room lighting was not maintained while using the Smart Board and was not restored when finished using the Smart Board. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A set of wooden unit blocks | 2022-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(5) Two's room missing a set of wooden unit blocks. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-23 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Todd rm: Aveeno lotion and Up diaper rash ointment in an unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent under the diaper changing station labeled Keep out of Reach of children accessible to children.3/4 rm: 3 purses in an unlocked closet accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-23 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water at the handwashing sink in the infant room and the 3/4's room did not get above 100 degrees F. Water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper hand washing. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-23 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Inf room: 1 bag of fruit/veggie melts and 1 bag of yogurt melts not labeled with children's name or date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2019-02-18 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2019-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 A teacher used inappropriate (humiliating) discipline with a child. |
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