Trinity Preschool
299 Deter St, Rutherfordton, NC
Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 10
- a week, county median
- $142
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About
About Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings
Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings is a licensed home daycare in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
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
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 223-4170 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 | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rutherford County has a median price of $142 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000335
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
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 Apr 6, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings
Is Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 223-4170 to confirm.
How much does Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 223-4170 to ask.
What is Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(828) 223-4170.
Where is Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings?
Rutherfordton, NC 28139. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.