Bright Start Child Care Llc
1910 WHITE DOGWOOD ROAD, APEX, NC 27502Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Child(ren) Ages 15 Months and Older Went More Than Four Hours Without a Meal or Snack Being Provided.
A child that was 12 months of age did not have a feeding scheduled posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Electrical Outlets Not in Use Were Not Covered.
An outlet in the space where a child had access was not covered. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
The caregiver did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Signed and Dated Statement Which Attests That a Copy of the Discipline Policy Was Given to and Discussed with a Parent/guardian of Each Child Prior To…
enrollment was not on file in the home. One child's file did not have a signed discipline statement. Violation confirmed corrected by
Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Provide a Written Statement to Parents Regarding the Smoking and Tobacco Restriction.
One child's file did not have notification of smoking and tobacco restriction on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/9/2023
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