Bright Minds Learning Center

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection documentaiton of current inspection is not available for revew.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.

State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, documentation is not available for review.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection documentation of current inspection is not available for review.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the attendance report documents attendance less than the standard requirements.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.

State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentation was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the sheets are not fiting snug on the mattresses.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, documentation of current inspection is not available for review.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection documentation is not available for review and are not posted in the classrooms.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: Two play structure's seats on playground are broken, bolts are exposed.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the loose fill on the playground is not maintained at standard requirements.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, certification documentaion was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, children's records had not been updated.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to exercise appropriate judgement by placing mouse traps inside the classroom environment. As a result, a child's finger became caught in the trap, which led to an injury. This demonstrates a lapse in ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for children.

Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: The operation placed sticky pads around the classroom, even though these items are designed to be kept out of children's reach. A child's shoes and another child's hand became stuck to the pads, creating a safety concern.

Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection outlets were not childproofed in two classrooms.

Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified by the state Aug 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: The person left in charge does not have access to childrens' files.

Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified by the state Jul 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: The level of supervision is not consistent with physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the children.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: The level of supervision is not meeting standards and is resulting in injuries to others.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined that caregivers are yelling at children in an inappropriate manner while at the operation.

Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state May 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: During the investigation there were concerns of cleaning and proper sanitation of the operation brought to the staff's attention by parents.

Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state May 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated as related to the investigation allegation. As a result of the investigation it was determined that a form of prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver with a child in care.

Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Drinking water must be available at every snack, mealtime and on request.

State rule 746.3301(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play"

Inspector's note: Water was not served with the provided lunch.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).