Bright Beginner's Academy - Dyer IN Licensed Center

1501 Joliet St, Ste 2B , Dyer IN 46311
(219) 322-1636

About the Provider

Description: Bright Beginner's Academy is a Licensed Center in Dyer IN, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Toddler; Two-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ 2; PTQ 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 55
  • Age Range: Toddler; Two-Six
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Nov 01, 2020
  • 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
2020-09-24
Bathrooms 2020-09-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
toys are being stored in the 2 yr old bathroom
Licensing
2020-07-15
Bathrooms 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Toddler potty seat is being stored on back of toilet. Toilet paper roll not properly dispensed sitting on back of toilet. soap and paper towel not at every sink and paper towel not in a dispense.
Licensing
2020-07-15
For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c)
One child with ALmond Milk has no allergy or special diet plan or posting. Repeat.
Licensing
2020-07-15
Meal components 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78
Eggs, Carrots, mandarine oranges and milk served at lunch, No bread/Rice/Pasta component was served. Repeat
Licensing
2020-07-15
Staff hygiene 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98
Staff in kitchen wearing hairnet with the hair on the back of her head not contained in the hairnet.
Licensing
2020-07-15
Staff who prepare food shall not change diapers 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(d)
Toddler teacher working in the kitchen
Licensing
2020-07-15
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Sanitizing solution bottles are sitting on window ledge in the 3/4/5's room. Repeat
Licensing
2020-07-15
General meal guidelines 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79
lunch noon time meal of Eggs, Carrots and Mandarine oranges is not what is listed on the menu to be served.
Licensing
2020-07-15
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Container with Green lid in the fridge has no label
Licensing
2020-07-15
Attendance records 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45
Written Children's Attendance Records not being kept on
Licensing
2020-07-15
Director responsibilities 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22
Director is responsible for making sure center is in compliance with regulations.The director shall work on site during the child care center’s scheduledhours of operation a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week or fifty percent (50%) of thetotal weekly hours of operation, whichever is less.
Licensing
2020-07-15
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Toddler room had 6 children with 1 caregiver
Licensing
2020-07-15
Posted items 2020-07-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19
Child's food allergy/sensitivity is not posted in the kitchen or the classroom where the child eats. Repeat
Licensing
2020-07-15
Educational equipment and materials 2020-07-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
Climber is not available in the toddler as stated it would be on the previous plan of correction by 7/3/2020. Repeat
Licensing
2020-07-15
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. 2020-08-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
Cook has not submitted a consent to release information form to show that fingerprints have been completed and to give the Division permission to complete the required background checks. Repeat. two staff present with no background checks completed.

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