Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Bright Adventures Pre-kindergarten
Bryson City, NC
· Swain County
249 SCHOOL DR,
Bryson City, NC 28713
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
Missing details such as rates or type of care? Suggest an update to help other families.
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
87000045
License Holder
SWAIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Dec 8, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meeting Reduced Ratios; Certified Developmental Day
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Bright Adventures Pre-kindergarten. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
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
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. There was a daily, laminated screen time log located in space #1. A cumulative screen time log was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | 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. A current menu was not posted upon arrival to the facility. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator storing lunches did not have a thermometer to ensure the temperature is 45 degrees or below. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The playground gate has an opening at the bottom measuring six inches. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was a mix of pea gravel and rubber mulch. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Fencing, as well as the gate to the playground, varies between forty-one to forty-seven inches on the playground. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 870 | 15 A NCAC 18 A.2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were stored above food. The albuterol in space #3 was stored in a cabinet and the albuterol was stored above the food in the cabinet. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Smoking and tobacco restriction signage was not posted at the entrance to the center upon arrival. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 1866 | .0605(j)(2) |
| Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. The ASTM certification for the rubber mulch could not be located during the visit. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing measured as low four inches under and around the climbing equipment and swings. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 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 | 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →