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Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care

3171 Speight Seed Farm Rd, Winterville, NC 285905.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
49
a week, county median
$208

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About Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care is a licensed child care center in Winterville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $208 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$208
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$182
Home daycare$149

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$82

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 Preschool and Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#74000115
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 25, 2026

    • 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 Jan 25, 2026

    • 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 Jan 25, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jan 25, 2026

  3. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care

Is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Preschool and Day Care care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 353-4480 to confirm.

How much does Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 353-4480 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care's phone number?

(252) 353-4480.

Where is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Day Care?

3171 Speight Seed Farm Rd, Winterville, NC 28590. The nearest other daycare we list is Christ's Church Learning Center, 2.7 miles away.

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