Bright Beginnings Family Childcare

SOUTH BEND, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address1818 South Main Street, South Bend, IN, 46613

CitySOUTH BEND, IN 46613

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone574-855-1604

Operating details

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1818 South Main Street, South Bend, IN, 46613, SOUTH BEND, IN 46613

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/17/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect

    Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/17/2026

    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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4709/4/2025

    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

    Infant room floor is cracked in a few areas, creating sharp edges Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 4709/4/2025

    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 p

    Bathroom in infant room used for storage of broom, dustpan, extra clothes, and bottle warmer Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Snacks not stored air tight. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    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

    Infant feeding table has crakcs in the top and is not sanitizeable. Bucket seat in infant feeding table cracked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/20/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47012/5/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Food not dated when put in the fridge. Sippy cup mouth pieces not covered in fridge. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/5/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

23Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 0

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