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Bright Beginnings

811 e Pontiac st, Fort Wayne IN 46803 · License #685498 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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Last inspected May 7, 2026
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811 e Pontiac st, Fort Wayne IN 46803 · Directions

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Care & schedule

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CCDF Provider

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  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
50
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
3
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
75
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
May 7, 2026 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 25, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 25, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 14, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 14, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 4, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) · Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

    A provider that cares for not 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.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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Nov 4, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 4, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) · Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

    A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care home under IC 12-17.2-5.

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Nov 4, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) · All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

    All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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Oct 17, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 17, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 7, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) · Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

    A provider that cares for not 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.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

    View state record

Oct 7, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) · Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

    A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care home under IC 12-17.2-5.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) · Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

    Previously opened items in kitchen freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) · All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

    All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

    View state record

Oct 7, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) · Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean

    At time of visit, three (3) toddlers were napping in cribs, with no crib available for the three (3) month old.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 24, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error