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Granite Falls, NC 28630 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 157
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Granite Falls, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 157 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 7 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 157 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $164 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 157 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14000307
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Transportation 2
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Feb 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
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 3, 2026
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
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
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 23, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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 13, 2025
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
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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 Mar 13, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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 26, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
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
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Mar 26, 2024
Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 18, 2023Inspection2 rules 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
Is Bright Beginnings Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Beginnings Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Childcare Center care for?
157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 396-5655 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Childcare Center's phone number?
(828) 396-5655.
Where is Bright Beginnings Childcare Center?
12 Dudley Avenue, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The nearest other daycare we list is School Age Enrichment Center, 0.5 miles away.