Grace Christian Academy
498 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC
Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $108
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About
About Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten
Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Bryson City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 488-1494 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Swain County has a median price of $108 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$154
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$126
School age
Center$83
Home daycare$167
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #87000045
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were stored above food.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten
Is Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 488-1494 to confirm.
How much does Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 488-1494 to ask.
What is Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?
(828) 488-1494.
Where is Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten?
249 School Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.