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Bright Horizons Children's Ctr At Sheperd's Vinyar
Apex, NC
· Wake County
2051 SHEPHERD VINEYARD DRIVE,
Apex, NC 27502
Quick Facts
Capacity
144 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 363-4556
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92000836
License Holder
BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC
License Issued
Sep 23, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
A Bright Horizons special recognition for a project showcasing an innovative approach to learning.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursM-F: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 6/13/25. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. During my observation there were 3 expired medications that was not returned to the parent. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the review of the medications, five authorization forms were found to have expired. The expiration dates included one form that expired in November 2025, one form that expired in May 2026, and three forms that expired in June 2026. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-108L |
| 2025-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-14 | 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. A gallon container of hand soap was stored in an unlock cabinet. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's authorization form expired on 6/1/25. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A container of diaper cream expired on January-2025. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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 the toddler classroom a plastic bag was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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 last documented emergency drill was conducted on 3/5/25. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #9 the activity plan was dated 1/6/25. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Three feeding plans were not updated to meet the child's nutritional needs. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff purse was hanging on an unlocked door less than five feet, a key was left in a closet door with chemical, also chemical were stored in an unlock bathroom cabinet accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | 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 #8 aerosol spray was stored in an unlock cabinet. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | 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 was stored in an emergency bag in one of the classroom. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Nine authorization form did not have all the required information. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground drill was conducted on 11/25/25. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | 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 last documented emergency drill was conducted on 9/27/24. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Two container of aquaphor cream was not labeled with child's name, authorization form did not have the required information, a child no longer attending the facility medication was not return to parent/discarded. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-110L |
| 2024-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-110L |
| 2024-06-20 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One 6/7/24 a child unattended left the playground area in an unsecured gate while another child was allowed to enter the building alone to use the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. Staff members failed to ensure that a gate exiting the playground was securely closed which allowed the child to leave the area unattended. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-060L |
| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. An medication authorization form for emergency medication expired in December 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer was missing in the refrigerator in Infant Room 1. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The laundry room was unlocked. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | 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 teacher who opened the classroom for infants has not completed ITS SIDS. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-23 | 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. A power strip had 3 uncovered outlets in a preschool classroom. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)Updated feeding plans were not available of 6 infants during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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