Description: Bright Beginnings Academy, MC is a Licensed Center in Michigan City IN, with a maximum capacity of 134 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-04-03 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2024-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Observed 4m old infant sleeping in a bouncy seat with a bib and paci cord attatched. Observed 7 week old infant sleeping in a swing. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-20 |
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. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 7 week old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket, bib, and paci cord attatched |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
Building maintenance | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Ceiling tiles with water damage in gross motor room and Teal classroom and storage room |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
The kitchen and other food preparation areas shall be separate from areas used for any other purpose | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(d) Food prep space in infant classroom being used for teacher items. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
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 | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) Bottles not labeled with time prepared. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
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 | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) No paint and paper available at art easels in all classrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) No paint or paper available at art easel in the toddler classroom |
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| Licensing 2024-02-07 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2024-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) No sensory tables open and available to children in all classrooms. Sensory table in toddler room open, but no sensory materials inside with measuring/pouring tools |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2024-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Self report: teacher was observed to not be following discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
The kitchen and other food preparation areas shall be separate from areas used for any other purpose | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(d) Infant food prep space being used for other things other than food prep |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) Approved first aid directives missing in classrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-01-03 |
The center shall post the following items: Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(1) Hand washing procedures missing at handwashing sinks |
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| Complaints 2023-12-12 |
2024-01-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline regulations | ||
| Complaints 2023-12-04 |
2024-01-08 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline regulations | ||
| Licensing 2023-08-17 |
The center shall provide office space separated from the areas used by the children | 2023-08-27 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-119(a) 11 Children being cared for in office space upon arrival |
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