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Brilliant Minds Learning Center
Mishawaka, IN
· St Joseph County
603 West Edison Road,
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Quick Facts
Capacity
87 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 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
Brilliant Minds Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Mishawaka IN, with a maximum capacity of 87 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 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 2026-06-11 |
The provider has a disqualifying criminal history check for AN | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing CPR training documentation | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2024-10-16 |
Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-09-19 |
Three staff employed and working on site prior to completing a consent form for a background check | 2024-10-19 |
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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 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) Three staff members missing complete in-service training hours from past calendar year. One staff member missing health and safety modules one through four. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Toddler room had no paint available at art easel during free choice time. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) One child observed in three-year old room sleeping on the floor. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Breakfast was transported to classrooms without being covered. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menu do not reflect times meals are served. Portion sizes not noted for main entree. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) One bottle in infant room was sitting on counter with no time noted on label. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Lighting intensity | 2024-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411 Light bulbs were out in preschool room, hallway and school age rooms. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2024-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) One staff member did not have child abuse and neglect on file. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) Four/Fives room did not have paint or paper readily available. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) Center opens at 6:00am. Breakfasst serving time is noted at 7:00am. At 9:20am staff member was observed to be prepping breakfast. Classrooms were served breakfast at 10:00am. No am snack was offered. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Two staff members did not have universal precautions training on file. |
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