Brighter Minds Childcare
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 7, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
No outdoor inspection was documented in December 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2026
- Operator Has Not Completed ITS-SIDS Training Every Three Years From the Completion Date of the Previous ITS-SIDS Training.
The provider's ITS-SIDS training expired on 10/7/25 and has not been renewed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026
- Operator Did Not Retain the Safe Sleep Acknowledgement in the Child's Records as Long as the Child Was Enrolled.
A newly enrolled infant did not have a signed safe sleep policy in their file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2026
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Monthly Fire Drill.
No fire drill was documented in December 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2026
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Quarterly Lockdown or Shelter-in-place Drill and or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was conducted in September 2025. No drill was documented when it was due in December 2025. Violation confirmed co