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Bright Young Minds Academy

247 Bonanza Drive, Fayetteville, NC 283033.7· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$159

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About Bright Young Minds Academy

Bright Young Minds Academy is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Young Minds Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $159 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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 Young Minds Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26002470
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 14, 2026

  2. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 10, 2024Inspection5 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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. One staff member (M.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

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 Young Minds Academy

Is Bright Young Minds Academy licensed?

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

When was Bright Young Minds Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Young Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 12 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 Young Minds Academy care for?

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

Does Bright Young Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Young Minds Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Young Minds Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 568-3755 to ask.

What is Bright Young Minds Academy's phone number?

(910) 568-3755.

Where is Bright Young Minds Academy?

247 Bonanza Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303. The nearest other daycare we list is Morganton Road Elementary Prime Time, 0.3 miles away.

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