A BRIGHT START CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER INC.

SMITHFIELD, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity75
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address861 BERKSHIRE RD SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 (919) 938-5292

CitySMITHFIELD, NC 27577

CountyJohnston

Phone(919) 938-5292

Operating details

Capacity75

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 20, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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861 BERKSHIRE RD SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 (919) 938-5292, SMITHFIELD, NC 27577

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/28/2026

    .2820(b) — Violation #840

    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. Aerosol cans of air freshener, bugs spray, glass cleaner was stored in an unlocked utility closet. In classroom designated for two and three year old children Scentsy air freshener was store in the child's cubby accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/28/2026

    .0604(q) — Violation #858

    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. Plastic bag sleeves on diapers and grocery bags were accessible to children under three years old. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk5/28/2026

    .0606(g) — Violation #887

    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. Safe sleep records for the month of April were not available. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk5/28/2026

    .0713(a)(8) — Violation #1842

    Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratio while performing food preparation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 155/28/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2808(e). — Violation #9995

    A violation was found for which there is no item number. Children shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity. A child was observed in the kitchen sitting on the floor while the administrator was prepping food. 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.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$805/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: SMITHFIELD, Johnston County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 6

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