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Bright Beginnings Christian Center

2808 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 275343.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
147
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153

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About

About Bright Beginnings Christian Center

Bright Beginnings Christian Center is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity147 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Christian Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $153 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.
Wayne County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$78

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 Christian Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#96000225
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  3. Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

  4. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Corporal punishment was used.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024

  8. Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

  9. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date A tube of Aquaphor was expired.

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Bright Beginnings Christian Center

Is Bright Beginnings Christian Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Christian Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Christian Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Christian Center care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Christian Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Christian Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Christian Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 778-9053 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Christian Center's phone number?

(919) 778-9053.

Where is Bright Beginnings Christian Center?

2808 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27534. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Play Two, under 0.1 miles away.

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