Fairview Child and Family Center
125 Lawndale Dr, Hillsborough, NC
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Bright Star Academy
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $292
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About Bright Star Academy
Bright Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Star Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $292 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Star Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000556
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Apr 23, 2024
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Star Academy
Is Bright Star Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Star Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Star Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Star Academy care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Star Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bright Star Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Star Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 245-1602 to ask.
What is Bright Star Academy's phone number?
(919) 245-1602.
Where is Bright Star Academy?
411 Cornelius Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairview Child and Family Center, 0.2 miles away.