BRIGHT PATH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4901 LAILWOOD CIRCLE CHARLOTTE, NC 28227 (980) 875-9934
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(980) 875-9934
Operating details
Capacity175
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 20, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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4901 LAILWOOD CIRCLE CHARLOTTE, NC 28227 (980) 875-9934, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227
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: 3/20/2026
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2026
- Medium risk3/20/2026
.0302(d)(1)(A) — Violation #1030
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One (1) staff file did not have an application on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/20/2026
.1102(g) — Violation #1897
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) staff did not have a current Recognizing and Responding training on file. The trainings were not within the last twelve (12) months and were not completed within ninety (90) days of employment. 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
$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: CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County
- Capacity: 175
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
What parents actually pay
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