Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Brighter Days Early Learning
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
305 Chapin St,
South Bend, IN 46601
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
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
Brighter Days Early Learning is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in SOUTH BEND IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM-11:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-11:30 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM-11:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2026-01-30 |
Application for renewal was not yet submitted. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-06-27 |
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. | |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2024-11-21 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2024-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-11-21 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2024-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-11-21 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: | 2024-12-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-11-21 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2024-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| Registration 2024-11-21 |
Power strip being used as extension cord, and accessible to children | 2024-12-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-13 |
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. | 2023-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-13 |
A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian | 2023-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-13 |
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). | 2023-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 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. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. |
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| Registration 2023-12-13 |
one child missing parents notice | 2023-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Registration 2023-12-13 |
one child missing immunizations | 2023-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-06 |
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-06 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-06 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-06 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2023-04-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-06 |
Child Abuse and Neglect | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-04-06 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Kitchen not equipped with cleaning schedule |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
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 | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Plunger/toilet brush stored in restroom.Toilets need sealed.Sinks need sealed.Gaps in baseboard need filled. |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Kitchen not equipped with hair nets, aprons, or gloves |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One staff missing universal precautions training |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand soap in restrooms labeled keep out of the reach of children.Cubbies not secured to the wall.1st aid kit accessible in large room.Cabinet door under the sink in the large room is coming off the hinges.Cabinet under sink needs cleaned. |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 Kitchen not equipped with sanitizer strips |
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| Registration 2023-04-06 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2023-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff with expired consent form |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets uncovered |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Chemicals acessible under kitchen sink and kitchen closet. Medication acessible in bag on table. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Front exit blocked with a stack of sleeping cots |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Two smoke detectors chirping |
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| Licensing 2020-12-02 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) CPR expired in November |
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| Licensing 2019-12-05 |
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 | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Broken refrigerator in outside play space. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-05 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlets in play spaces uncovered |
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| Licensing 2019-12-05 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) No fire extingisher in basement. No fire extinguisher upstairs. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-05 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) No smoke detector on basement stairs. No smoke detector upstairs. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-05 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) Gate on stairway loose making stairs acessible |
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| Licensing 2018-10-23 |
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 | 2018-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No proof of current CPR for staff |
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| Licensing 2018-10-23 |
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 | 2018-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) FBI prints not current for one staff |
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| Licensing 2018-10-23 |
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 | 2018-12-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No physical on file for one staff |
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| Licensing 2018-10-23 |
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 | 2019-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) No proof of safe sleep course for staff |
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| Licensing 2018-10-23 |
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 | 2019-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No current tb test on file for two staff |
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