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Cardenas, Melissa dba Bright Minds Childcare LLC

AMERICAN FORK, UTChild Care Licensed FamilyLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Est. price$918/mo

Contact information

AddressAMERICAN FORK, UT, 84003

CityAMERICAN FORK, UT 84003

Phone3607719386

Operating details

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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AMERICAN FORK, UT, 84003, AMERICAN FORK, UT 84003

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/13/2025

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2025

  1. Medium risk2/13/2025

    R430-90-13(4) — choking hazards

    The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years of age. In the napping room, there were various small objects on the floor. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On March 7, 2025, the licensor verified that the licensee ensured choking hazards were made inaccessible as stated in rule.

    Corrected 3/7/2025
  2. Medium risk2/13/2025

    R430-90-6(9) — admission and health assessment form

    The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not having required paperwork. At the time of the inspection, one child was missing their admission and health assessment form. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Repeat noncompliance. Civil money penalty: $150. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On March 7, 2025, the licensor verified that the licensee ensured each enrolled child had completed admission and health assessment forms as stated in rule.

    Corrected 3/7/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$918/month

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Typical prices in Utah run about $926/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Utah by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: AMERICAN FORK
  • Type: Child Care Licensed Family

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