Bright Beginner's Academy

DYER, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity100
Est. price$920/mo

Contact information

Address1501 Joliet St, Ste 2B, Dyer, IN, 46311

CityDYER, IN 46311

CountyLAKE

Phone219-322-1636

Operating details

Capacity100

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1501 Joliet St, Ste 2B, Dyer, IN, 46311, DYER, IN 46311

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/24/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4709/24/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child

    23 children were on the playground and were ages 3-5 years old. The max group size for a group with a 3 year old is 20. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/25/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

    One staff missing proof of first aid training; one staff missing proof of physical. One staff missing universal precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/4/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4708/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods

    Cots in the 2's room were touching. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/28/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4708/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    In the two's classroom, the staff to child ratio was 2/13. In a two's classroom, the ratio is 1/5. In the 3's room the ratio was 1/9 but two children were two and a half years old; therefore the ratio should have been 1/7. Ratio is determined by the youngest child in the group. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/28/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4708/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) — Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child

    In the two's room, there were 13 children. The maximum group size for a group of children with children under 24-30 months is 10. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/28/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/27/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    Cleaners were located under the sink in the preschool restroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/27/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 4709/20/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    4s/5s room out of ratio 10 children to 0 Qualified caregivers. 3s room out of ratio 12 children to 1 Qualified caregiver. 2.5s room out of ratio 7 children to 0 Qualified caregivers. Twos room out of ratio 9 children to 0 Qualified caregivers. Ones room out of ratio 7 children to 0 Qualified caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/31/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

15Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$920/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: DYER, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 100
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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