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Smithfield, NC 27577 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center
A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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.
Infant
Center$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000869
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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May 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
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FAQ
Questions about A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center
Is A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Start Child Care Learning Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 938-5292 to ask.
What is A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 938-5292.
Where is A Bright Start Child Care Learning Center?
861 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Playmates Childcare and Development Center Berkshi, 0.2 miles away.