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BridgeKids Preschool

100 Lockhart Drive, Beaufort, NC 285165.0· 1 review
capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
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About BridgeKids Preschool

BridgeKids Preschool is a child care center in Beaufort, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 57 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Capacity57 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

BridgeKids Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $129 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.
Carteret County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 BridgeKids Preschool

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#16000226
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

  3. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025

  9. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo 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 BridgeKids Preschool

Is BridgeKids Preschool licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was BridgeKids Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has BridgeKids Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 BridgeKids Preschool care for?

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

Does BridgeKids Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are BridgeKids Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does BridgeKids Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 732-1669 to ask.

What is BridgeKids Preschool's phone number?

(252) 732-1669.

Where is BridgeKids Preschool?

100 Lockhart Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516. The nearest other daycare we list is Beaufort Elementary Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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