Four Star Center License
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Little Bright Minds
Hendersonville, NC
· Henderson County
766 N. Main St.,
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
45000432
License Holder
Little Bright Minds, LLC
License Issued
Jul 22, 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
Little Bright Minds is a Four Star Center License in HENDERSONVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-282A |
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | 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 staff, per the staff and training worksheet, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff, per the staff and training worksheet, did not complete the health and safety within one year of employment. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-282A |
| 2026-03-19 | 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 five years for the date of issuance). The criminal background qualifying letter for one staff member currently working at the facility expired February 24, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-18 | 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. Child, P.M.'s file does not have a signed statement of the parent receiving the summary of the NC Child Care Law. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In the classroom of three year old children, a power drill was stored unlocked in a cabinet. In the classroom with three, four, five, and seven year old children, batteries were stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) child files; T.F. and S.R. have emergency medical information that has not been updated since 9/20/2024 and 1/22/2024 respectively. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-07 | 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 facility does not have a current fire inspection documented on the form required by DCDEE. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | 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. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff S.D., hired 10/6/25 has a negative TB test older than 12 months. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | 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. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted 6/4/25. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was due to be practiced by 9/30/2025 but has not been practiced. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff, R.C. does not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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, P.G., hired 12/2/24 has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff, R.C. does not have an annual staff evaluation or a staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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, P.G., hired 12/2/24 has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-08 | 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. The unlocked closet in the classroom of one-year olds contained Lysol aerosol spray. | |||
| 2024-08-08 | 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. Plastics were accessible in the classroom of two-year-old children in the cabinet of disposable meal supplies. | |||
| 2024-08-08 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The personnel file for staff, C.B. was not on site for review during today’s visit. | |||
| 2024-08-08 | 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. One staff hired 7/15/24 does not have complete documentation of six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-08-08 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff member C.B. | |||
| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted menu stated pizza bagel, chicken and rice was substituted. The substitution was not recorded prior to the meal being served. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Adult scissors were accessible to children ages two and three in one classroom. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | 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. Three (3) child's files did not have signed documentation of discussion and receipt of the Parent Participation Plan. | |||
| 2024-03-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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