Home IN Merrillville Bright Beginnings Academy, MV

Bright Beginnings Academy, MV

216 East 90th Drive, Merrillville IN 46410 · License #547231 · Licensed Center

Open
Capacity 157 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr4-Star programLast inspected Mar 17, 2026
Are you the owner of Bright Beginnings Academy, MV?

Claim this profile to add your website, a description, and keep hours & contact details current.

Sign up to claim

Contact

Director
Michael Gaydos
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

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant-Toddler (17)Two-Twelve (140)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 157 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Mar 17, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    View state record

Jan 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    View state record

Jan 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Nov 19, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    View state record

Aug 13, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    View state record

Jan 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    View state record

Jan 29, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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

    View state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 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?
  2. 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?
  3. 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