Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten
249 SCHOOL DR, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- When Children 3 Years and Older Were in Care, Screen Time Was Not Used to Stimulate a Developmental Domain; Was Not Limited to 30 Minutes a Day and No More…
than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
A current menu was not posted upon arrival to the facility. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
The refrigerator storing lunches did not have a thermometer to ensure the temperature is 45 degrees or below. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Openings in Equipment, Steps, Decks, Handrails, and Fencing Were Not Less Than 3 1/2 Inches or Greater Than 9 Inches.
The playground gate has an opening at the bottom measuring six inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/14/2025
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
There was a mix of pea gravel and rubber mulch. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/14/2025
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