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Bright Beginnings Day Care

18 Walnut Tree Lane, Castlewood, VA 24224
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
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About Bright Beginnings Day Care

Bright Beginnings Day Care is a licensed child care center in Castlewood, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
34 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID41437
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was over due by two months.”
  2. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The changing table located in the bathroom used by the 2-4 year old children has a wooden piece that is broken. This could entangle a child's clothing or skin.”
  6. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The changing table located in the bathroom used by the 2-4 year old children has a wooden piece that is broken. This could entangle a child's clothing or skin.”
  7. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-560-L

      “Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff shall sit with children during meal times. Evidence: In the pre-K class and the 2 year old class the staff did not sit with the children during lunch.”
  10. Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-560-L

      “Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff shall sit with children during meal times. Evidence: In the pre-K class and the 2 year old class the staff did not sit with the children during lunch.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child record # 2 began care in October, 2022 and there is no physical examination on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information. Evidence: 1. Child records # 4 & 5 did not list the work phone number of each parent that has custody. 2. Child Records # 1, 2, 5 did not list the phone number of child's physician. 3. Child Records # 2 & 5 did not address previous childcare or schools attended by the child.”
  2. Jul 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child record # 2 began care in October, 2022 and there is no physical examination on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information. Evidence: 1. Child records # 4 & 5 did not list the work phone number of each parent that has custody. 2. Child Records # 1, 2, 5 did not list the phone number of child's physician. 3. Child Records # 2 & 5 did not address previous childcare or schools attended by the child.”
  3. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record reviews, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two children's records. Child record #1 contained documentation of immunizations, but the documentation indicated that immunizations have only been administered twice, in July 2020 and June 2021. Child's date of birth is 7-24-2019.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record reviews, the center failed to obtain an updated search of the central registry check for an officer of the corporation every five years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed one officer's record. Officer record #1 contained the results of a search of the central registry which was dated 08/07/2015.”
  7. Feb 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record reviews, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two children's records. Child record #1 contained documentation of immunizations, but the documentation indicated that immunizations have only been administered twice, in July 2020 and June 2021. Child's date of birth is 7-24-2019.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record reviews, the center failed to obtain an updated search of the central registry check for an officer of the corporation every five years. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed one officer's record. Officer record #1 contained the results of a search of the central registry which was dated 08/07/2015.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Day Care

Is Bright Beginnings Day Care licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bright Beginnings Day Care last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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 Day Care care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bright Beginnings Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 762-7777 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Day Care's phone number?

(276) 762-7777.

Where is Bright Beginnings Day Care?

18 Walnut Tree Lane, Castlewood, VA 24224. The nearest other daycare we list is Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Lebanon, 10.5 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).