Five Star Center License
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Bright Beginnings Academy Inc. I
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
818 WALKER AVENUE,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Yes
Languages
English, English,Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 335-9471
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
70000321
License Holder
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY INC.
License Issued
May 23, 2018
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY INC. I is a Five Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Licence Center
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground the black border used to contain mulch was cracked and a bolt was protruding. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Vinyl located at the base of the poles attached to the shade ports on playgrounds #2 and 3 were cracked exposing sharp edges. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Visual safe sleep checks were completed and documented every fifteen minutes for one infant placed down for nap according to the sleep record at 9:15am. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One teacher was observed providing care to eight (8) children ages zero to one years old in Space# 6. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation on file for a child enrolled on 12/3/24, did not have a medical exam completed until 2/3/25. Another child, enrolled on 9/23/24, did not have a medical exam completed until 11/4/24. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The person listed as the contact for the facility is no longer on site during most of the day when children are in care. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. Your EMC Plan was posted; however, two of the individuals listed as responsible are no longer on site during the day when children are in care. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space 3, 4 cots were less than 18 inches apart. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-412A |
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-175L |
| 2024-08-20 | Violation | 1006 | .0714(a) |
| One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. Based on the information provided, the administrator is on site during the school year for 23.5 hours per week and not the required 30 hours per week. | |||
| 2024-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-412A |
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-438L |
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 401 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) |
| Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. A child was not completely cleaned during a diaper change. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-412A |
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-012L |
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child’s file, out of 11 reviewed, did not contain documentation that the information was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 2, used to store children’s bottles/sippy cups, registered a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space 5, there was a rug that had unraveled on the edge causing a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2, there was a plastic Ziplock bag with Cheetos located in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table. Children under 2 years of age were in care. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One staff member, hired on 1/11/24 and working in the infant room today, did not have documentation of a completed training on file. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child’s file, out of 11 reviewed, did not contain documentation that the information was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child’s file, out of 11 reviewed, did not contain documentation that the information was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child’s file, out of 11 reviewed, did not contain documentation that the information was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation of completion of the trainings was not on file for one provider who last completed the trainings on 12/13/18. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 1, plastic bags were used to store items in the outdoor bag which was sitting on a cabinet less than 5 feet above the ground. In space 2, there was a lunch container with a plastic grocery bag that was stored less than 5 feet above the floor in an unlocked cabinet. Children 1 year of age were in care in both rooms. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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. One provider, hired on 4/20/23, had documentation of BLS training, however there was no documentation that a First Aid training had been completed. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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. One provider, hired on 7/17/23, had a CPR certificate that did not document that infant/child training was included as part of the training. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1122-064A |
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 535 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Any excess formula, thawed breast milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day. There were 3 packages of breast milk in space 6 which were dated 5/5/23 and had not been returned to the parent. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| 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. An incident requiring medical attention occurred on 11/10/22, however the report was not received until 3/9/23. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 3, plastic bags were stored in the cabinet under the changing table. The lock had been left unlocked. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One provider, hired on 6/1/21, did not have documentation on file and available for review that the required trainings had been completed. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space 6, two (2) plastic containers of breast milk were not labeled or dated. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space 3, the children were watching a video while they waited for lunch to be served. The children in care were 2 years of age. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One electrical outlet located in space 4, was not protected by a cover. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member, hired on 7/4/22 did not have a qualifying letter on file until 8/12/22. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On November 9, 2023, a staff member failed to ensure a safe environment when she moved a bottle from a bottle warmer without wiping the bottom of the bottle. The bottle was placed on a shelf and then carried across a child's body and hot water dripped on the child and caused harm. The child received a second degree burn on the leg. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On March 28, 2023, a finding of child maltreatment was determined regarding physical needs. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Feeding plans on file for LE and DB had not been signed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In space 2, a file folder was stored on the diapering surface. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | 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). One staff member, hired on 8/27/21, had a qualifying letter that expired on 6/12/22. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One provider, hired on 8/27/21, did not have a current qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 6/14/21, had not completed all required trainings. | |||
| 2022-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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