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A Bright Child Development Center

7229 Pilgrim Road, Raleigh, NC 27616
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About A Bright Child Development Center

A Bright Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Bright Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$307
Home daycare$217

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$201

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$202

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$112

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Bright Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92002546
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  2. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  4. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

  6. May 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

  7. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Bright Child Development Center

Is A Bright Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Bright Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Bright Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Bright Child Development Center care for?

67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Bright Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Bright Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Bright Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 696-1234 to ask.

What is A Bright Child Development Center's phone number?

(919) 696-1234.

Where is A Bright Child Development Center?

7229 Pilgrim Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is The Neighborhood Nanny, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).