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Bright Beginnings Childcare

Funkstown, MD 217344.4· 7 reviews
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$90

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About Bright Beginnings Childcare

Bright Beginnings Childcare is a licensed child care center in Funkstown, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $90 to $285.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffGreat team of educated teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsMaryland Childcare Scholarship Program
AccreditationOther accreditation (Maryland Excels Level 5 (Accredited Childcare Center))
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Childcare lists weekly tuition from $90 to $285.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Age 2-5, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday$135
Age 2-5, Tuesday and Thursday$90
Full Time - age 2$215
Full Time - age 3 to 5$205
Full Time - infants up to 2 years old$285
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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. Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.03A

      “1 staff member in the room with 5 infants.”
  2. Feb 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “Immunizations not maintained for three children in care. Lead screening not maintained for one child in care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “Health Inventory Part two not maintained for two children in care.”
  3. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 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 Childcare

Is Bright Beginnings Childcare licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Beginnings Childcare last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Bright Beginnings Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Childcare cost?

Weekly tuition from $90 to $285, as it lists it.

What is Bright Beginnings Childcare's phone number?

(301) 302-3645.

Where is Bright Beginnings Childcare?

Funkstown, MD 21734.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).