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Bright Beginnings Academy, MV
216 East 90th Drive, Merrillville IN 46410 · License #547231 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Michael Gaydos
- Phone
- (219) 246-9285
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 216 East 90th Drive, Merrillville IN 46410 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 157 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance
Due to leaking hot water heater which has been replaced, there is mold under the kitchen cabinet.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 · Building maintenance
In the big room bathrooms, there is drywall exposed making it non-sanitizable. In the 4's room there are cracked tiles, making the flooring unsanitizable.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 · Bathrooms
In the 3's room, there is not a toilet paper dispenser in the first stall.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) · 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
Child was fed a one ounce muffin that contained the child's allergen.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline
Caregiver grabbed child by his/her arm aggressively to move child from cot to chair at table.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-404 · Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
By the backdoor of the Prek room, a piece of floor tile is missing.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-404 · Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
By the backdoor of the Prek room, a piece of floor tile is missing.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 29, 2026 inspection noted: “Due to leaking hot water heater which has been replaced, there is mold under the kitchen cabinet.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 27, 2025 inspection noted: “In the big room bathrooms, there is drywall exposed making it non-sanitizable. In the 4's room there are cracked tiles, making the flooring unsanitizable.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 27, 2025 inspection noted: “In the 3's room, there is not a toilet paper dispenser in the first stall.” — 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