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Bright Horizons at North Durham

4205 Capitol Street, Durham, NC 277044.3· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317

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About Bright Horizons at North Durham

Bright Horizons at North Durham is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Horizons at North Durham has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Horizons at North Durham

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32000017
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • 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 Oct 9, 2025

  5. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Mar 21, 2025

    • 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 Mar 21, 2025

  8. Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024

    • 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 Sep 11, 2024

  9. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

  10. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Apr 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024

  3. Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024

  4. Mar 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 states that opened containers of food must be stored in approved, clean, tightly closed storage containers once the container has been opened.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

  5. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo 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 Horizons at North Durham

Is Bright Horizons at North Durham licensed?

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

When was Bright Horizons at North Durham last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Horizons at North Durham had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Horizons at North Durham care for?

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

Does Bright Horizons at North Durham accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Horizons at North Durham's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Horizons at North Durham cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 477-9296 to ask.

What is Bright Horizons at North Durham's phone number?

(919) 477-9296.

Where is Bright Horizons at North Durham?

4205 Capitol Street, Durham, NC 27704. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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