Four Star Center License
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Bright Future Early Learning Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3501 TUCKASEEGEE RD,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
77 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004179
License Holder
BRIGHT FUTURE LEARNING CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Jan 21, 2026
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 FUTURE EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | 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 #5, I observed small pieces of crayons in a container on a shelf accessible to children ages two years old. On the OLE for toddlers, I observed beach balls (some were deflated), accessible to toddlers. | |||
| 2025-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-24 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, I observed an infant sleeping with a bib on, attached to the bib was a pacifier. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-18 | 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 out of five childrens records monitored did not have documentation that the parent received the Summary of Law. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, I observed peeling paint on the wall. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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. In space #4, I observed an electrical outlet that was not in use use, without a safety cover. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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 space #4, I observed a caregivers bag underneath the sink not properly locked that contained personal creams and medication. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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. In space #1, I observed one infant asleep. The provider was not able to provide documentation of a sleep check on the infant that was asleep. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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 out of five childrens records monitored did not have documentation that operational policies were discussed with the parents before the childs enrollment. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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 out of five childrens records monitored did not have documentation that the parent participation plan was discussed with the parents before the childs enrollment. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of completing a shelter in place/lockdown drill in July 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One out of five childrens records monitored did not have documentation that the parent was notified of the smoking and tobacco restriction in writing. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two out of sixteen staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. (DH, ZM) | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three out of sixteen staff members did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. (QS, BM,KL) | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One out of five childrens records monitored did not have documentation that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was explained to the parents. | |||
| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-17 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #1, I observed two electrical cords accessible to infants. | |||
| 2024-06-17 | 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 space #1, I observed Lysol spray not properly stored. | |||
| 2024-06-17 | 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. In space #1, I observed two infants asleep since 9:12am. As of 9:50am, there was no documentation of sleep checks for them today. | |||
| 2024-06-17 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One new staff member, with a start date of 2/6/24, did not have documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. (SP) | |||
| 2023-12-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space #1 (one) the floor underneath both handwashing sinks was observed to be not in good repair. In Space #2 (two) the walls near the cribs had hole in the walls from the removal of equipment and peeling paint. In Space #3 (three) the wall by the block area was not in good repair. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In Space #3 (three), while washing my hands I noticed that the water was extremely hot. Ms. Dukes was able to check the temperature (thermometer read 115.3 (one hundred and fifteen point three) degrees which exceeds the maximum temperature of 110 (one hundred and ten) degrees. Refer to 15A NCAC 18A .2801 (39) in the North Carolina Sanitation Laws. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-092L |
| 2023-11-20 | 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 space #1, I observed 2 containers of disinfectant wipes not properly locked. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center was missing a fire drill for December 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. In space #5, I observed an electrical outlet not in use with no safety cover. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space one, I observed a radio cord accessible to children ages two. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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 space #3, I observed hazardous products (dawn dish soap and fish water cleaner) in a cabinet not properly stored and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, I observed two (2) bottles of infant gas relief with no parent authorization form. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member Z.J did not have a medical report prior to 11/12/21 start date. The medical report was dated for 11/16/21. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The centers last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was documented on 10/8/22. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member S.B with a start date of 1/20/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The documented date for completing the training was 4/23/23. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was not current. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #4, I observed a light table with an electrical cord accessible to children two years old. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | 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 space #1, I observed hand sanitizer not properly stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | 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. Two staff members out of sixteen did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. (J.G, K.L) | |||
| 2022-12-21 | 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. Two staff members out of sixteen did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire. (J.G, K.L) | |||
| 2022-12-21 | 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 that was caring for infants did not have complete SIDS within two months of employment. (S.J) | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Space #3 and space #6 did not have documentation of departure times for children on 6/7/22. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #1 there were two infants in their cribs drinking their bottles. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-02 | 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 out of ten children's record monitored did not contain a copy of summary of law. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Space #4 did not record out times for children on 6/1/22 and #5 was not able to provide me with any of the daily records that include arrival and departure times. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | 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 #1, I observed two bottles that did not have the current date. They were dated 6/1/22. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #6, I observed a small child sofa chair that was peeling. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | 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 space #1, I observed a key in the lock of a door that is storage for hazardous items. ie: cleaning supplies | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A prescription or over the counter medication was administered without specific instructions and authorization from the child's parent or health care professional. In space #5- I observed Arbeutol medication that did not a permission to administer form. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #5- I observed an epi pen for a child that did not contain a prescription. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | 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 #6, I observed plastic bags on top of the cots, which were accessible to toddlers. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One out of ten children's record monitored did not contain a copy of the safe sleep policy/ was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | 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. Staff member M.H.N did not have a current First Aid certification. (expired on 12/7/21) | |||
| 2022-06-02 | 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. Staff member M.H.N did not have a current CPR certification. (expired on 12/7/21) | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member D.H with a start date of 11/2/21 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 3/11/22, which was 90 days after employment. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. One out of ten children's record monitored did not contain a copy of the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the child attended the center. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #3, I observed a electrical cord hanging down behind an infants crib, this cord was accessible to infants in their crib. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. The two caregivers that were present did not have documentation of completing ITS-SIDs training.(Y.W) (F.B) | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom where the caregiver DH was responsible for completing activity plans there were only three plans in the designated area, one for January 2022, one for February 14-18, 2022 and one with no date. There was no way to determine if the one with no date was current. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three Four employee files were reviewed of those file two staff members,DH and BM, only had five of the required six clock hours of training. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four employee files were reviewed of those file two staff memebers, KD and ZJ, who had been employed with the owner, Bright Future Learning Center, Inc, had not has a staff evaluation in 2021. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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