Brighter Horizons Child Development Center
107 A Leonard Street, Thomasville, NC
2.3· 6 reviews
Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program
- licensed capacity
- 318
- a week, county median
- $129
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About Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program
Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program is a licensed child care center in Thomasville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 318 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 318 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 475-8380 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 318 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $129 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 Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 318 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29000588
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Transportation 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Jul 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Jun 19, 2024
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Dec 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program
Is Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 10 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 Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program care for?
318, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 475-8380 to confirm.
How much does Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 475-8380 to ask.
What is Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program's phone number?
(336) 475-8380.
Where is Tom A. Finch Community YMCA School Age Program?
1010 Mendenhall Street, Thomasville, NC 27360. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hearts of Thomasville, 0.1 miles away.