Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo - Waterloo IN Licensed Center

300 South Washington Street , Waterloo IN 46793
(260) 760-1616

About the Provider

Description: Brightpoint Head Start in Waterloo is a Licensed Center in Waterloo IN, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Two-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 50
  • Age Range: Two-Six
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-12-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-10-16
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children 2023-10-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c)
Diapers in Room 2 are in the restroom in open low plastic storage unit, accessible to children and also exposed to contamination, not sanitary.
Licensing
2023-10-16
Caregivers shall: have riding toys available and regularly used in the room 2023-10-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(4)
There are no riding toys in the 2's classroom.
Licensing
2022-11-01
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2022-11-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
at time of inspection the CPSC rules on the playground were not being followed: the wood chips were only 1 inched within whole playground. the rubber mats were not leveled and a tripping hazard.The paint on the wheel of the toddler play structure the paint was chipping off. The storage unit in the preschool area had rotten wood fram around door and paint chipping along with possible wood splinters hazards. The preschool climber was not bolted nor enough spacing between other play equipment. The exit gate has a gap. The fence by the storage unit in the preschool area has a gap. The distance from slide to picnic table was only 2 and 1/2 feet.
Licensing
2022-11-01
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-11-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
at time of inspection adult scissors with in reach of the children in rooms 1 and 2. First aid bags with hand sanitizer and scissors and sun screen in first bags within reach. A wrist antibacterial band hanging on coathook in room 1 within reach of the children. Room 2 had staff personal bags within reach of the children. The furance was unlocked and accessible to the children. Shelf in hallway not sturdy. In room 1 children bathroom stored a water jug and water pitcher not sanitary. The toddler changing table stored a towel and plastic bag.
Licensing
2022-11-01
Special needs staffing 2022-11-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-147
director missing special needs training
Licensing
2022-11-01
Playground design 2022-11-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-68
at time of inspection standing water on the rubber mats on the toddler playground. Rubber mats unevened and not leveled.

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