Bright Beginnings
NEW ALBANY, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2704 Paoli Pike, New Albany, IN, 47150
CountyFLOYD
Phone812-944-9381
Operating details
Capacity56
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium18
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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2704 Paoli Pike, New Albany, IN, 47150, NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/19/2026
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium18
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-58 — Basic schedule of activities
Program does not have schedule of actives posted in the classrooms or lesson plans available. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 — Diapering
Solied underwear on floor of the toddler bathroom. Diaper pad table soiled in toddler classroom. No santitizer spray available in the toddler classroom to sanitize the diaper pad. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Toliet paper not in the preschool room. Toliet paper not on dispenser in toddler classroom. No paper towels in toddler classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 — Playground and Outdoor Safety
Paint chipping on playground equipment. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items
The following posting items still need to be posted in all child care areas: Menus Ratio charts Hand washing Diapering Procedures Dishwashing Procedures First aid Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
Observed classrooms to not have organized learning centers available for children: (1)Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: (A)Art. (B)Music/movement. (C)Large muscle. (D)Math/science/discovery. (E)Manipulative/fine motor. (F)Blocks. (G)Quiet/individual. (H) Dramatic play. (I) Literacy. (2) An art easel with paint and paper. (3) A water/sand/alternative type of activity. (4) A shatterproof mirror. (5) A set of wooden unit blocks. (6) Musical listening equipment. (7) Musical instruments. (d) Learning centers shall be within the class room/areas. (e) All children in each class room/area shall have access to these learning centers regularly throughout the day. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Observed various areas throughout the facility that needs paint, multiple drywall patches need paint, missing or broken floor tiles, water damaged ceiling tiles, holes in the walls in the laundry room, hole in the floor in the art room. Dusty HVACs throughout. Vents not working in school age bathrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4703/19/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-78 — Meal components
Program does not have menus with serving sizes. Program is not meeting the meal component requirements. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-143(g) — A toilet must be in a room with a door that opens directly into the toddler room
Observed toddlers in a classroom that did not have a toilet available in the classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Observed the sinks in the infant room and the school age girl's bathroom not sealed. Hand sink in kitchen not working. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-118 — Pest prevention
Observed evidence of active rodent and cockroach activity in the kitchen and infant classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
Observed classrooms to not have organized learning centers available for children: (1)Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: (A)Art. (B)Music/movement. (C)Large muscle. (D)Math/science/discovery. (E)Manipulative/fine motor. (F)Blocks. (G)Quiet/individual. (H) Dramatic play. (I) Literacy. (2) An art easel with paint and paper. (3) A water/sand/alternative type of activity. (4) A shatterproof mirror. (5) A set of wooden unit blocks. (6) Musical listening equipment. (7) Musical instruments. (d) Learning centers shall be within the class room/areas. (e) All children in each class room/area shall have access to these learning centers regularly throughout the day. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-58 — Basic schedule of activities
Observed classrooms to not have daily schedules posted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center
Observed the program to be using areas that were never approved for child care use: the cafeteria is not being used as the preschool classroom. Toddlers were observed to be in the infant room during today's visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-57 — General program components
Observed program to not have learning centers and materials available for children in classrooms. Caregivers shall arrange equipment in orderly, clearly defined areas of interest with space in each area for children to see the various activities available to them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Observed various areas throughout the facility that needs paint, multiple drywall patches need paint, missing or broken floor tiles, water damaged ceiling tiles, holes in the walls in the laundry room, hole in the floor in the art room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Observed exit in laundry room to be blocked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items
Observed the following postings not posted: 1. Current Ratio Chart 2. Hand washing procedures at all sinks 3. Infant feeding plans Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4702/3/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Observed bags of potatoes stored in the floor in pantry. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47011/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
Program does not currently have an approved director on-site. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4709/24/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications
Program does not currently have a qualified director onsite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/2/2025 - High riskStandard 4709/24/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Supervision was not maintained when a 4 year old boy was alone when going to the bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4709/24/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Observed a mechanical closet door and door to upstair staff area to be unlocked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/2/2025 - High riskStandard 4709/24/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Ratio 1:0 when a 4 year old boy was alone when going to the bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/2/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4709/24/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-78 — Meal components
Observed toddlers and children under 12 months old to be eating a peanut butter sandwiches cut in half with chips. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/2/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,182/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEW ALBANY, FLOYD County
- Capacity: 56
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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