BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CLINTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address201 EDWARDS DRIVE CLINTON, NC 28329 (910) 299-0647
CountySampson
Phone(910) 299-0647
Operating details
Capacity176
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 15, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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201 EDWARDS DRIVE CLINTON, NC 28329 (910) 299-0647, CLINTON, NC 28329
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 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: 2/12/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 102/12/2026
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. Daily arrival times were not documented for four (4) of the forty-three (43) children present during today’s visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk2/12/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Written authorization giving the caregiver permission to administer Parent Choice diaper ointment for enrolled child A. G. was not on file as required by the rule. 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: CLINTON, Sampson County
- Capacity: 176
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
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