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Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

3974 East 16th Street, Indianapolis IN 46201 · License #165846 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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4-Star programLast inspected Jun 26, 2026
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3974 East 16th Street, Indianapolis IN 46201 · Directions

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CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

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  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
28
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
41
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
Jun 26, 2026 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 26, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 1, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 1, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Nov 13, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) · All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

    Bathroom in the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed. All items in bathroom must be sanitizable.

    Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

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Nov 13, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) · Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

    Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.

    Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

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Nov 13, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    Butler Room: Large glass window as a large crack across the bottom of the glass. Note Dame room: The corner of the room has corner shield pulling away from wall and drywall is exposed. The program has several ceiling tiles with water marks throughout the building. IU room: ( 4 & 5 ) has one ceiling tile in the corner by the double doors, with a large watermark with black mold growing. A tile above the sink in classroom has mold starting to grow. Bathroom in the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

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Jul 18, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 18, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 26, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) · Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.

    The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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Jun 26, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    Picnic tables: one picnic table bench end has rough edges and has a nail screw exposed. One picnic table top board has rough edges and has a nail exposed.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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Jan 6, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 6, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 4, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) · Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

    Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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Dec 4, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 · Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

    Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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Dec 4, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-7 · The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

    Two families missing signed parent's notce.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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Dec 4, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

    On the playground the middle picnic bench has broken board, leaving a rough edges children can cut themselves on.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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Dec 4, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) · Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.

    The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

    View state record

Dec 4, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Sanitation Standards” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Bathroom in the hallway has bottle trim pulling away from the wall with drywall exposed. All items in bathroom must be sanitizable.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must reci…” — 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