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Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

123 Bright Beginning Way, Cary, NC 275194.8· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
188
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

Bright Beginnings Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 188 children, serving infants, 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 3 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
188 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
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 capacity188 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings 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 Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
188 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92001132
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 child care operator has not linked her staff in the Automated Background Check Management System.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

  4. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  7. Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024

  8. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 26, 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 Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

Is Bright Beginnings Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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 Bright Beginnings Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Bright Beginnings Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 367-0009 to ask.

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

(919) 367-0009.

Where is Bright Beginnings Child Development Center?

123 Bright Beginning Way, Cary, NC 27519. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of West Cary, 0.4 miles away.

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