Bright Horizons Family Center
2411 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 40 serious findings across 68 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 27, 2025.
40 inspections · 28 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Accredited,Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care
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06:30 AM-07:30 PM
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- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesListed
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- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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8 critical, 40 serious findings across 68 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 27, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
11 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5307(a) (8 visits); 746.3407(8) (4 visits); 746.3809 (4 visits); 746.623(2)(D) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.3805(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.605(12)(C) (4 visits); 746.4003(b) (4 visits); 746.3301(i) (4 visits); 746.2805(1) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 3, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
88 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
State verification published Feb 3, 2025.
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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- May 28, 2026 to Jun 23, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 23, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 23, 2026 inspection
- Jun 23, 2026 inspection
- May 28, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 28, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 28, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 28, 2026 self-reported incident
- 2025
- Feb 4, 2025 to Dec 1, 202512 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 1, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 1, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
- Feb 4, 2025 inspection
- Feb 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.5307(a).
- Feb 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.5307(a).
- Feb 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.5307(a).
- Feb 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.5307(a).
- Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2025. Standard 746.623(2)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2025. Standard 746.623(2)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2025. Standard 746.623(2)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2025. Standard 746.623(2)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- 2024
- Oct 29, 2024 to Dec 12, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 29, 2024 inspection
- Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was given a food that contains an allergen.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(i).
- Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was given a food that contains an allergen.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(i).
- Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was given a food that contains an allergen.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(i).
- Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was given a food that contains an allergen.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(i).
- Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 10, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 10, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Sep 6, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Sep 6, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Sep 6, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jan 16, 2024 to Mar 1, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 1, 2024 inspection
- Mar 1, 2024 inspection
- Mar 1, 2024 inspection
- Mar 1, 2024 inspection
- Jan 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- 2023
- Nov 7, 2023 to Nov 20, 20234 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 20, 2023 inspection
- Nov 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2023 complaint investigation
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- May 5, 2023 to May 5, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- May 5, 2023 inspection
- May 1, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- May 1, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- May 1, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- May 1, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Apr 13, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.
Correction verified May 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- 2022
- May 25, 2022 to May 25, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 25, 2022 inspection
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- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 6, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.
Correction verified May 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4801.
- May 6, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.
Correction verified May 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4801.
- May 6, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.
Correction verified May 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4801.
- May 6, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.
Correction verified May 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.
Correction verified May 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4801.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 25, 2000
- Capacity
- 194 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-07:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Travis
- Website
- www.brighthorizons.com
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- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
2411 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758
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