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Bright Haven Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Bright Haven Academy
Bright Haven Academy is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 8 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
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 844-1366 to confirm.
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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Haven Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Haven Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003163
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 22 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 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 Apr 20, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
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 Jul 6, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2025
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 Jul 6, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2025
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 Jul 6, 2025
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 Jul 6, 2025
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 Jul 2, 2025
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 Jul 6, 2025
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Children three years old or older were in care and the schedule did not reflect daily indoor and outdoor opportunities for free choice and teacher directed activities.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 22, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Haven Academy
Is Bright Haven Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Haven Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Haven Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 9 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Haven Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Haven Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Haven Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 844-1366 to confirm.
How much does Bright Haven Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 844-1366 to ask.
What is Bright Haven Academy's phone number?
(919) 844-1366.
Where is Bright Haven Academy?
7909 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613.