Bright Adventures Pre-kindergarten - Bryson City NC Five Star Center License

249 SCHOOL DR , BRYSON CITY NC 28713
(828) 488-1494

About the Provider

Description: BRIGHT ADVENTURES PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in BRYSON CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 87000045
  • Capacity: 100
  • Age Range: 3 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-04-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-04-15 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During my walkthrough of space one (1) children were observed eating lunch. There were two (2) teachers present with eighteen (18) children. While the children were eating I observed one (1) teacher getting children's bedding out of the children's cubbies, which are located in the eating area and taking the items to each child's cot, which were placed in various areas of the classroom. Each time she crossed through the eating area her back was turned towards the children and see could not see them. The other teacher was observed sitting down at a table with a small group of children. She was observed sitting in a manner that her back was turned towards eight (8) children sitting at tables behind her.
2024-04-15 Violation 525 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. In building two (2) with spaces five (5) and six (6) there was no lunch menu posted. in building one (1) there was no menu posted for snack in the snack closest teachers were observed taking goldfish crackers, Ritz crackers and peanut butter.
2024-01-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-20 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. After review of the new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher was hired on 01/11/2023 and has not completed First Aid training.
2023-04-20 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. After review of the new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher was hired on 01/11/2023 and has not completed CPR training.
2022-12-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-12-08 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Benadryl in classroom space #6 was stored with an EpiPen in an unlocked cabinet.
2022-12-08 Violation 1834 .0801(b)
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. No asthma action plan from the parent of child LW in classroom space #6.
2022-05-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-05-04 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In classroom number four (4) there was a can of soda and a cup from a fast food restaurant sitting on the a staff members desk
2022-05-04 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In building number two (2) there were two (2) aerosol cans of air freshener sitting on the back of the toilet in the unlocked staff bathroom.
2021-05-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-05-18 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). In review of the S/T worksheet, one staff member's CBC expired 5/11/21.

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