Bright Beginnings Academy Inc. Ii
900 WALKER AVENUE, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Hearing Screening.
One NC Pre-K child’s health assessment did not include a hearing screening as required. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2026
May 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Childs Health Care Professional.
Three (3) children’s files, out of eight (8) reviewed did not document the responsible party’s choice of health care professional. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
Two (2) children’s files, out of eight (8) reviewed, did not list the child particular behaviors, fears, or health concerns. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff member, hired on 9/12/23, did not complete the trainings until 1/14/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Incident Reports Were Not Completed Each Time a Child Was Injured, It Did Not Include All the Information Required in Rule, It Was Not Signed by the Parent…
and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident report completed on 2/24/25 did not include the full name of the
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