Bright Beginnings
FORT WAYNE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address811 e Pontiac st, fort wayne, IN, 46803
CountyALLEN
Phone260-449-9418
Operating details
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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811 e Pontiac st, fort wayne, IN, 46803, FORT WAYNE, IN 46803
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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
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/4/2025
- High6
- Medium-High9
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk11/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/14/2025 - High risk11/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
A provider that cares for not 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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/14/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
A provider that cares for not 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 home under IC 12-17.2-5. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk10/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/7/2025
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
Previously opened items in kitchen freezer and dry goods area were not labeled with open date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) — Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not mo
At time of visit, three (3) toddlers were napping in cribs, with no crib available for the three (3) month old. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - High risk10/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
A provider that cares for not 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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - Medium risk10/7/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) — Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
A provider that cares for not 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 home under IC 12-17.2-5. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/2/2025
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
Jar of opened peanut butter in kitchen not labeled with open date. Bread on top of refrigerator was not labeled with open date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/2/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4104/2/2025
410 IAC 7-24-141 — Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
Multiple items in kitchen had expired 'use by' dates including: Peanut butter 3/25/25 Hamburger helper 3/4/25 Elbow macaroni 10/12/24 Cream of rice cereal 12/21/24 Grits 8/15/24 Quaker grits 1/20/20, open date 3/25/24 Cranberry sauce 1/16/25 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/2/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
Powder formula and infant cereal in Infant room not labeled with open date. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/2/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) — The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
At time of visit, no documentation available electronically or on paper to review. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 — Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and yea
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
During visit consultant observed no children washing hands after diaper changes or bathroom, or before eating lunch. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - High riskStandard 47010/21/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall alwa
All bottles and sippy cups being stored together in a cabinet on an open shelf. Nipples and bottles should be separated while stored. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(e) — Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number of children in the care of the provider.
The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the
At time of visit, no documentation available electronically or on paper to review. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
During visit consultant observed that staff members did not wash hands before assisting children with lunch. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 41010/21/2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 — Food storage
During visit consultant observed lunch being transported from kitchen to classroom without being covered. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2024
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
Children's bathroom had a plunger and a rug on the floor. Both are not sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - High risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/21/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
At time of visit, bottles in infant room refrigerator did not have labels stating child's name and date prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/21/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) — Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tigh
During visit consultant observed staff changing diapers without washing hands afterwards. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium-High risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 — Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and yea
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium risk10/21/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(f) — Appropiately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.
The provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care drinking water at all times. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2024
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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
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FORT WAYNE, ALLEN County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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