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Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

201 Edwards Drive, Clinton, NC 283294.3· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
176
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$137
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About Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

Bright Beginnings Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Clinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 176 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
176 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity176 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 Sampson County has a median price of $137 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.
Sampson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$147

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$86

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
Three Star Center License
Capacity
176 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#82000251
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

  2. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  7. Nov 13, 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 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 February 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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?

176, 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, 6:30 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 (910) 299-0647 to ask.

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

(910) 299-0647.

Where is Bright Beginnings Child Development Center?

201 Edwards Drive, Clinton, NC 28329. The nearest other daycare we list is Dogwood Circle Headstart, 1.3 miles away.

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