Bright Future Childcare Llc
503 N WILLOW ST, LUMBERTON, NC 28358Childery 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Bed, Cribs, Playpens, Cots or Mats Were Not Placed at Least 18" Apart or Separated by Partitions When in Use.
The cots in space #3 were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
There was no documentation on file for all staff showing an annual review of the EMC was completed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
An annual staff evaluation and staff development plan were not on file for all staff. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025
- All Staff Did Not Review the Center's EPR Plan During Orientation And/or on an Annual Basis with the Trained Staff.
Documentation of an annual EPR Plan review was not maintained on file for all staff. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plans/lesson plans were posted; however, in space #1, #2, and #3 they were not dated. This was corrected during the visit when staff dated all activity plans. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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