First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry
606 North Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC
4.1· 9 reviews
Bright Future Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 78
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Bright Future Childcare
Bright Future Childcare is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 674-4593 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Future Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Future Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #78000439
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Jul 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Future Childcare
Is Bright Future Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Future Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Future Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Future Childcare care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Future Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bright Future Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 674-4593 to confirm.
How much does Bright Future Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 674-4593 to ask.
What is Bright Future Childcare's phone number?
(910) 674-4593.
Where is Bright Future Childcare?
503 N Willow St, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry, 0.3 miles away.