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Durham, NC 27703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brighter Minds Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $228
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About Brighter Minds Childcare
Brighter Minds Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 599-9413 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brighter Minds Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Brighter Minds Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002108
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 3
- 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.
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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Jul 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 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 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill The last documented fire drill was conducted on 4/2/24.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Brighter Minds Childcare
Is Brighter Minds Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Brighter Minds Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brighter Minds Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Minds Childcare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brighter Minds Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Brighter Minds Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 599-9413 to confirm.
How much does Brighter Minds Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 599-9413 to ask.
What is Brighter Minds Childcare's phone number?
(919) 599-9413.
Where is Brighter Minds Childcare?
Durham, NC 27703. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.