Brilliant Minds Learning Center

MISHAWAKA, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity87
Est. price$1,182/mo

Contact information

Address603 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545

CityMISHAWAKA, IN 46545

CountyST. JOSEPH

Phone678-699-5437

Operating details

Capacity87

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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603 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4706/11/2026

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

    The provider has a disqualifying criminal history check for AN Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date sha

    Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing First Aid training documentation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible pers

    Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing complete contact information for emergency contacts Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, othe

    Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing complete information for persons authorized to pick up child Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization

    Out of five files reviewed, one file was missing signed emergency medical authorization Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriat

    Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing CPR training documentation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter

    Out of nine staff files reviewed, four staff were missing current TB test results Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physi

    Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing information on Dr/Dentist Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4702/19/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance

    Out of nine staff files reviewed, four staff were missing annual evaluations Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/16/2024

    IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) — The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule

    Three school age childen being cared for with preschool children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/16/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) — The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    Teacher purse sitting on floor in infant classroom accessible to children Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024
  4. High riskStandard 4709/19/2024

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

    Todds 1 out of ratio with 3 toddlers and no qualified staff member Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/19/2024
  5. High risk9/19/2024

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Three staff employed and working on site prior to completing a consent form for a background check Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/19/2024
  6. Medium risk9/9/2024

    No standard description available

    Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/28/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,182/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: MISHAWAKA, ST. JOSEPH County
  • Capacity: 87
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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