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Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

10037 E Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46229 · License #472241 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 138 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr4-Star programLast inspected Dec 5, 2025
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Director
Cheria Harper
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Address
10037 E Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46229 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

Infant (8)Toddler-Two (20)Three-Twelve (110)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 138 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
13
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Dec 5, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 28, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-72(2)(f) · The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Maintain vehicles in safe operating condition

    Licensed child care center buses must be inspected by the Indiana State Police annually. Bus stickers on two buses expired September 2024.

    Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

    View state record

Aug 26, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 17, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 7, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(c) · When determining the child/staff ratios, count only persons who are responsible for and directly engaged in supervising and implementing activities for children

    Regarding 1.28.25, caregiver was not directly engaged with infant resulting in dropping child to floor.

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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Jan 7, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 7, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 6, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 3, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 1, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) · The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children

    The metal outlet in the Preschool room, accessible to children, is bent, plastic outlet head is broken and uncovered which is unsafe. Send documentation to consultant.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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Dec 1, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) · The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring

    The fridge thermometer in the Preschool room is reading at 52 degrees which is above the 41-degree requirement. The thermometer in the school-age room is broken. The Kitchen black freezer is reading at 40 degrees which is above the 0-degree requirement.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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Dec 1, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) · The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers

    Four staff members are missing Current staff evaluations in their files. (Me.C., Ml.C, C.A., A.C.) Send documentation to consultant.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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Dec 1, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance

    In the Two’s room there is a bowed ceiling tile, In the Jr. Preschool there is a ceiling tile with a water stain and the baseboard is coming off the wall under the bathroom window, In the Preschool room there is a ceiling tile with a water stain and peeling paint, In the PreK room there are dents in the drywall exposing the drywall, and in the School-age room along the wall under the windows there is peeling paint, dents, and exposed metal & drywall and broken green trimming on the green pillar; which is all unsanitary. Send documentation to consultant.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Licensed child care center buses must be inspected by the Indiana State Police annually. Bus stickers on two buses expired September 2024.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 7, 2025 inspection noted: “Regarding 1.28.25, caregiver was not directly engaged with infant resulting in dropping child to floor.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 1, 2023 inspection noted: “The metal outlet in the Preschool room, accessible to children, is bent, plastic outlet head is broken and uncovered which is unsafe. Send documentation to co…” — 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