Brighton Academy Llc
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📞 (919) 751-7600This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
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Owner has not paid rent for 4 months and is being legally pursued for foreclosure.
This place was recommended by a few friends and people we know for our 2 yr old daughter. The director gave us a tour around the facility stressing the fact that they focus on education and nutrition. Our daughter was there for 3 months before we pulled her out. My husband and I were very disappointed with the service provided. The teachers in her room were very lazy and did not seem like they paid attention to the kids. The education part is pretty much non existent. Every day when I went to pick up my daughter they were either passing out candy to all the kids or holding up a cell phone showing them videos. There have been several incidents with our daughter getting hurt with no reports to us and teachers not aware of what happened. It was even suggested by the director that the injuries may have happened at our house when that was not the case. Diaper changing practices were not being followed properly either. The overall security of the facility is also questionable as their side doors are not locked and monitored and anyone could walk in and potentially not even be seen by staff member. Overall, we were not happy with the care provided. I would not recommend this place to people I know.
Run! The owner is not receptive to parent concerns. Children come home dirty top and bottom. Formula is not handled properly. They feed your child whatever they want without consulting parents. They gave my child a moldy pacifier (we don't use pacifiers at home) without my consent. Left formula out for 2 hours then fed it to my infant. Proper my child's bottle for feeding, laid him in bouncy seat to feed himself a bottle which he couldn't do on his own. Fed my child pecans, he never had them and I am highly allergic to nuts. The owner takes it personal if you have a concern and pushes you out the door if you continue to voice concerns. Threatened to call the cops and kicked my kids out of the school because I asked her why she didn't take my complaints seriously. This is truly a health hazard for your child. Mold, spoiled milk, dirty bottoms and not to mention the owner recently got a DUI. No cool!
I'm not sure why there are 2 comments that are marked so poorly? I believe it might be a personal vandeta of some sort. My son has been going here for almost 2 years and this is BY FAR the best daycare in the Goldsboro zip code or near the area. I am active duty military and am absolutely estatic my son goes here. My wife is also a 2nd grade teacher at NW elementary and absolutely loves Brighton's curriculum. The only negative is the price; however, you get far better security than any other day care. They have security cameras and the door will not even open unless your finger print matches their database. I would rate it 6 stars if they had it! BEST DAYCARE! Very satisfied!!
Brighton Academy is by far the best childcare center I have seen! As a mother, I have peace of mind knowing that my children are in a happy and safe environment. The teachers are very loving and caring. From the moment you walk in the door you can see that the teachers have a passion for teaching young children. I have really enjoyed watching my children learn and grow at Brighton Academy. They have learned so much already. My children amaze me every day with something new they have learned from "school." The curriculum is outstanding and goes above and beyond what other centers have to offer, from what I have seen. Hands down this is one of the best parenting decisions I have made, not only for the care of my children but also for their early education!
It's by NO means the best. The directors are somewhat party animals. I guess u can say there are worst daycares. It's just sad this is what is available in our county.
This facility has very high turnover rate, untrained teachers ( most with only a high school education), rude staff ( Tim Lipold), left a child outside during the summer for 90 minutes which resulted in state consultants investigating, very poor sanitation procedures ( I have seen children being changed,one after another without the mat being sanitized or gloves changed). I made two reports to Raleigh about this. Not only did my child attend, but I worked there briefly. I had conflict with other teachers because I would try to explain about sanitation procedures. I was told by a teacher in the one year old room in these exact words, " don't let the child's bottom hit the mat so we don't have to clean it as much and take up so much time unless it is a stinky diaper". At that point, I had enough and gave a one week notice and now I work at a wonderful facility ( Small World) and I love it! Most of all my child loves it too!!
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Two children were observed using space that was not approved for children. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. There were two children in the office age 7 and 13 not supervised. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Children ages 1 and 2 are offered screen time approximately 10 minutes a day. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. During today's visit, it was observed that the last documented fire drill was conducted in February 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. During today's visit, it was observed that the last documented lockdown drill was conducted in January 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, there was one staff member caring for seven one-year-old children. | |||
| 2023-05-19 | Violation | 1948 | 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i)(1-4) |
| Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19) During today's visit, only the cover letter and first page of the action were posted. | |||
| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, there was one staff member caring for a group of eight one-year-old children and one staff member caring for sixteen four-year old children. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-22 | 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 can of Febreze was left on the counter in space 2A. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | 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. A trash bag was outside of the garbage can in space 2A. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.A soiled diaper was disposed of in a grocery bag and in the sink. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d)(4) which requires that the disposing of gloves if used, soiled towelettes and diapers be placed in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A 13 year old child was observed sitting in a parked car outside of the facility. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During today's visit, a staff file for M. Jones was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. In classroom designated for two year old's, a staff member did not wash their hands or child's hand after diapering. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | 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 classroom designated for two year old's, a plastic grocery bag was observed on the floor. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. During today's visit, a staff member was observed roughly placing a child on a mat on the floor, forcefully patting the child's back, and roughly pulled the child's legs from underneath them. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 1534 | .2318 (7) |
| Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). A staff file for a former employee, M. Jones, was not available during the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In the classroom designated for three year old children, one (1) teacher was observed caring for fifteen (15) children. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. Cigarette butts were left in a container on the premises. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A soiled diaper was disposed of in a grocery bag and left open on the floor. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d)(4) which requires that the disposing of gloves if used, soiled towelettes and diapers be placed in a plastic-lined, covered receptacle. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A caregiver was observed taking a child through the kitchen in order to exit the building to take out the trash.Sanitation Rule .2808(f) | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground designated for toddlers the plastic slide had jagged edges and broken pieces. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | 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. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | 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. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-09 | 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. One staff member did not have a TB test prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. During today's visit, two staff members, who do not have valid qualification letters, were providing care to children. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff members did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | 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. Two staff members did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | 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. During today's visit, two staff members, who do not have valid qualification letters, were providing care to children. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff members did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | 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. During today's visit and in previous days, the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. A certificate for an ITS-SIDS training conducted on October 21, 2019, with no name, was observed in the employee file. The employee was not listed on the attendance roster. In addition, the administrator reported that the two caregivers were volunteers. During a visit on December 9, 2022, it was determined the two caregivers are employed and observed caring for children alone. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Six (6)classrooms activity plans were not posted | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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 menu was not posted where easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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) four children had feeding schedules that were not posted. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f)(h)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer was missing from refrigerator in the classroom designated for infant. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The closet was unlocked which contained aerosol cans of sunscreen and disinfectant in the classroom designated for preschool children | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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. Two aerosol containers of glass cleaner were on the counter in the classroom designated for infants. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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. Medication was not returned at the end of treatment. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.Monthly playground inspections documentation was not on site during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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 checks were not documented for sleeping infants under age 12 months | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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.Four (4) employees did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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. one (1) staff member and one (1) volunteer did not have a TB test and /or screening on file. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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. IT's SIDS training for the administrator along with three employees caring for infants expired on October 19,2022. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not on file for eight (8) employees. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 1534 | .2318 (7) |
| Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). Staff files were not on site during the today's visit. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical files for all staff were not maintained seperately from the individual personnel files as required by the rule | |||
| 2022-11-29 | 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. Four (4) employees did not complete on-going health and safety training topics within five years. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 1903 | .0803(14)(i-vii) |
| Documentation was not on file for medication given in error and/or the documentation did not include the required information. A over the counter diaper cream did not include the required information. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The owner/administrator allowed a staff member to continue to care for children after she was advised the staff member was not qualified and had to leave the facility. She also hid this staff member during follow-up visits conducted by representatives of the Division of Child Development and Early Education. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. On November 15, 2022, a staff member took a child into the kitchen, which is not approved space. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Jacqueline Lippold, owner/administrator, placed children at risk of harm and/or injury and harm and/or injury occurred when she allowed a staff member to be responsible for the care and supervision of children even after the staff member had been removed from the facility premises due to no criminal background qualification. As a result, the staff member was responsible for the care and supervision of children and during that time inflicted harm and/or injury to a one-year-old child. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. While on the playground, within hearing distance of children, three staff members were involved in recording a snapchat video in which vulgar language was used. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On November 15, 2022, a staff member handled a one-year-old child roughly. The staff member pulled hair out of the child's head and caused multiple bruises on and around the child's upper arm. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The owner/administrator made efforts to falsify information. She denied an incident that she was aware of regarding a lapse of supervision had occurred. In addition, she denied the employment of a specific staff member. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During today's visit, the files for three staff members were not available for review. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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 did not have a valid qualification letter on file upon employment. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, there was one staff member providing care to twenty-two four-year-old children and one staff member providing care to twelve two-year-old children. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. During today's visit, three staff members did not have proof of tuberculosis test or screening. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. On November 1, 2022, the operator made efforts to falsify information when she identified someone as a volunteer when they were a paid staff member for the facility. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On an unknown date in September 2022, a staff member left a one-year-old child outside, alone, for an unknown period of time. On October 26, 2022, children were left unattended during pick up time in the lunchroom area. On an unknown date, a one-year-old child accessed mushrooms on the playground and ate one. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On an unknown date in September 2022, a staff member left a one-year-old child outside, alone, for an unknown period of time. On an unknown date, a one-year-old child accessed mushrooms on the playground and ate one. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. During today's visit, one staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check completed. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During today's visit, one staff member's file was not onsite and available for review. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | 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). During today's visit, two child care providers did not complete and submit forms prior to the expiration of their most recent qualification letter. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, there was one staff member supervising a group of seven one-year-old children during naptime and one staff member supervising a classroom of sixteen four-year-old children. This was corrected during the visit. On an unknown date in September 2022, one staff member was caring for eleven one-year-old children. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | 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. During today's visit, a valid qualification letter was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
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