Angel Garden Day Care
Marion, NC 28752 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDowell 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$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #59000159
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
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 Feb 3, 2026
Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Aug 7, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
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 Mar 14, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jan 26, 2024
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 Jan 26, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings
Is Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-5674 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(828) 652-5674.
Where is Bright Beginnings?
229 East Court Street, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is New Manna Baptist Church Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.