Beacon Child Development Center
901 Robinson Terrace, Hendersonville, NC
4.4· 8 reviews
Little Bright Minds
- licensed capacity
- 68
- a week, county median
- $195
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About
About Little Bright Minds
Little Bright Minds is a licensed child care center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 435-9146 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Bright Minds has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $195 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$195
Home daycare$178
Toddler
Center$149
Home daycare$157
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$141
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Little Bright Minds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45000432
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 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 Oct 21, 2025
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 Oct 21, 2025
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 Oct 21, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Show 5 earlier visits
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 21, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
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
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bright Minds
Is Little Bright Minds licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Bright Minds last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bright Minds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Little Bright Minds care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Bright Minds accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Bright Minds' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 435-9146 to confirm.
How much does Little Bright Minds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 435-9146 to ask.
What is Little Bright Minds' phone number?
(828) 435-9146.
Where is Little Bright Minds?
766 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Beginnings Christian Preschool, 0.2 miles away.