BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE CENTER
GRANITE FALLS, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address12 DUDLEY AVENUE GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630 (828) 396-5655
CountyCaldwell
Phone(828) 396-5655
Operating details
Capacity157
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 14, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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12 DUDLEY AVENUE GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630 (828) 396-5655, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 102/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On January 28, 2026, three children were not signed out. On February 6, 2026, two children were not signed out. On February 13, 2026, one child was not signed out. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
.0902(a) — Violation #541
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One child enrolled on January 5, 2026, had an infant feeding plan posted that had not been signed by the parent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
.1103(a) — Violation #1052
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member employed on November 4, 2022, did not completed the number required on-going training hours. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 102/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) — Violation #1124
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Twenty-four school aged children out of twenty-nine school aged children did not have a photo on the emergency information located in the vehicle for transportation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
.0607(e) — Violation #1824
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was reviewed on August 20, 2024, and again on February 17, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GRANITE FALLS, Caldwell County
- Capacity: 157
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
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