Bright Future Learning Center

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Space four has uncovered outlets in the block center and in the computer center.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

“The fence on the older preschool playground, (the front facing the street), has an opening larger than four inches along one panel.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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. in space four there was a bag of Miracle Grow potting soil on the floor near the computer area.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“The older preschool playground has several cups, and other forms of litter scattered over the playground.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.

“Classrooms that were on a field trip did not have have this posting.”

Rule A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“The three year old classroom and one Meck Prek did not have the attendance completed for today.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

“A big wheel seat was broken and off and several handles were missing from the tricycles.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Staff did not complete the required trainings in Moodle. Staff used old pro solution for trainings.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

“There was no activity or outdoor gross motor on the activity plan. However, staff did take children outside.”

Rule The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“In space three and space four activity plans was posted from last week, June 18, 2025.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In space three there were several (three minimal) floor tiles that were coming up and torn.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“Several cots measured 13-16 inches apart from each other in the block area.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Space three and four were combined today and only space three had their attendance completed.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“Younger, front playground had several pieces of trash, miniature hand lotion container scattered around the play space.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Corrected during the inspection.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“Mulch is significantly low under three inches. This is a repeated violation at least once a fiscal year.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“Several tricycles were missing handles and pedals.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In a unlocked closet in space 2 meck pre, there was a aerosol can of sanitizer spray.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

“The staff health and safety training was not on file for review.”

Rule Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. on the playground there were several broken items, scooter, shopping cart, and a chair.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. in space 6(twos), there were two uncovered wall outlets near the sink.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. last documented inspection was on 10/29/24.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“The preschool playground had a deep pile of leaves along the fence area.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

“The permission to go off premise was completed on 3-3-2023, there was not updated slip for the child.”

Rule A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.

“Parent completed the permission slip, but did not give permission for the child to leave the facility.”

Rule Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

“The fence on the larger playground facing the street had two entrapments at the gate and the bottom of the 5th panel.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. two bottles of medication in a child’s backpack (cough syrup, fever medication).”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported Children photos were not present in the binder”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

“Tissue and other trash was located on the younger preschool playground. and a broken chair.”

Rule The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.. Corrected during the inspection.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“Teachers used a dry erase form to document the times and days of the week the child will use a screen, but it was not cumulative.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.