BRIGHT MORNING STAR HOME CARE
NEW BERN, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address912 COLONY DR NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 633-6093
CountyCraven
Phone(252) 633-6093
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 22, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High0
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- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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912 COLONY DR NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 633-6093, NEW BERN, NC 28562
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low risk6/25/2026
G.S.110-91(10) — Violation #925
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. One (1) out of five (5) children’s records reviewed did not have a signed copy of the discipline policy given to and discussed with the parent prior to enrollment on file in the home. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/25/2026
Violation #1718
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two (2) out of five (5) children’s records reviewed parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. .1712(e )(6) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/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: NEW BERN, Craven County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
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