BRIGHTER MINDS CHILDCARE

2026

1. Medium-Low risk6/17/2026

   .1719(b)(1) — Violation #907

   Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The provider's daughter's dog, who was staying in the house today, did not have vaccinations available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-Low risk6/17/2026

   .1719(b)(3) — Violation #1741

   Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Animal acknowledgement forms were not on file for any of the children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk6/17/2026

   .1719(a)(18) — Violation #1922

   Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A plastic bag was stored in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected