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Brighter Horizons Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $181
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About Brighter Horizons Child Development Center
Brighter Horizons Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Thomasville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brighter Horizons Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$183
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Brighter Horizons Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29000765
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jun 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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 14, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 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 Jun 23, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
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 Jun 23, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
- Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Brighter Horizons Child Development Center
Is Brighter Horizons Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Brighter Horizons Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brighter Horizons Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Brighter Horizons Child Development Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brighter Horizons Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Brighter Horizons Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brighter Horizons Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 481-9052 to ask.
What is Brighter Horizons Child Development Center's phone number?
(336) 481-9052.
Where is Brighter Horizons Child Development Center?
107 A Leonard Street, Thomasville, NC 27360. The nearest other daycare we list is A New Hope For All Aftercare, under 0.1 miles away.