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Brighter Days Early Learning

305 Chapin St, South Bend IN 46601 · License #778029 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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Last inspected May 7, 2026
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305 Chapin St, South Bend IN 46601 · Directions

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Care & schedule

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CCDF Provider

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  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
23
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
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 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2026 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 30, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) · Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code

    Application for renewal was not yet submitted.

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Dec 29, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    CCDF Inspection

    A provider that cares for 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.

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Jun 27, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    CCDF Inspection

    A provider that cares for 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 center under IC 12-17.2-4

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Jan 29, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Nov 21, 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

    Power strip being used as extension cord, and accessible to children

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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Nov 21, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 · Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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Nov 21, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

    A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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Nov 21, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 · Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

    Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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Jan 24, 2024 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 13, 2023 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) · Discipline

    A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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Dec 13, 2023 — 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 27, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 30, 2026 inspection noted: “Application for renewal was not yet submitted.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 27, 2025 inspection noted: “A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to c…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 27, 2025 inspection noted: “A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as…” — 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