Creative Schools of Apex
1201 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC
5.0· 22 reviews
Bright Start Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $217
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About
About Bright Start Child Care
Bright Start Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Start Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Wake County has a median price of $217 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 Start Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003424
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Child(ren) ages 15 months and older went more than four hours without a meal or snack being provided.
Corrected during the visit
May 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Child(ren) ages 15 months and older went more than four hours without a meal or snack being provided.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Start Child Care
Is Bright Start Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Start Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Start Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Start Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Start Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Start Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Start Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 817-6727 to ask.
What is Bright Start Child Care's phone number?
(919) 817-6727.
Where is Bright Start Child Care?
Apex, NC 27502. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.