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Bright Beginnings

12 critical, 20 serious findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 8, 2024.

9414 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758 · (512) 770-6045

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings12 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 28 investigations (64 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 8, 2024.

Critical12 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2013Full Permit

Practical6a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 136

Texas HHSC operation #1515161 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Mar 4, 2026 to Aug 11, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 11, 2026 inspection
- Aug 11, 2026 inspection
- Aug 11, 2026 inspection
- Aug 11, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 6, 2026 inspection
- Mar 24, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 24, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 24, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 24, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
  Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(11).
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
  Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(11).
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
  Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(11).
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
  Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(11).
2025
Mar 20, 2025 to Sep 25, 20258 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Oct 12, 2024 to Oct 12, 20244 investigations
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- Oct 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2024 complaint investigation
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children do not have medical authorization.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children do not have medical authorization.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children do not have medical authorization.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two children do not have medical authorization.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 19, 2024 to Aug 19, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
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Aug 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  A torn diaper changing mat was observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Aug 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  A torn diaper changing mat was observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Aug 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  A torn diaper changing mat was observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Aug 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2024, verified Aug 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  A torn diaper changing mat was observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
2023
Oct 3, 2023 to Nov 15, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2023 complaint investigation

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2022
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of the four infant's written feeding instructions were not updated within the past 30 days.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2022, verified Dec 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of the four infant's written feeding instructions were not updated within the past 30 days.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2022, verified Dec 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of the four infant's written feeding instructions were not updated within the past 30 days.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2022, verified Dec 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Dec 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Two of the four infant's written feeding instructions were not updated within the past 30 days.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2022, verified Dec 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Jan 13, 2022 to May 26, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 13, 2022 inspection

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