Bright Future Academy
12 critical, 20 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 13, 2024.
1703 18th St, Brownwood, TX 76801 · (325) 646-0012
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Texas HHSC operation #1719453 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
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- Before-school careNot listed
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- Part-time careNot listed
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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
- May 12, 2026 to May 12, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 12, 2026 inspection
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- 2025
- Jan 14, 2025 to Oct 30, 202512 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 30, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 30, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 14, 2025 inspection
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- 2024
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
A child in care did not have an up to date immunization record.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child in care with a diganosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
A child in care did not have an up to date immunization record.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child in care with a diganosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
A child in care did not have an up to date immunization record.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child in care with a diganosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
A child in care did not have an up to date immunization record.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child in care with a diganosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Jul 24, 2024 to Sep 24, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 24, 2024 inspection
- Jul 10, 2024Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During an abuse neglect investigation inspection there were 38 pre-k and school age children with 2 caregivers.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 10, 2024Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During an abuse neglect investigation inspection there were 38 pre-k and school age children with 2 caregivers.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 10, 2024Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During an abuse neglect investigation inspection there were 38 pre-k and school age children with 2 caregivers.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 10, 2024Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During an abuse neglect investigation inspection there were 38 pre-k and school age children with 2 caregivers.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk when a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk when a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk when a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk when a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Corrected Sep 11, 2024, verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- May 8, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Upon arrival the director was not present. The caregiver's at the center, when asked, gave different names of persons in charge. This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation and director responsibilities were discussed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's record was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 caregiver files that were reviewed did not have valid CPR training.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- May 8, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 caregiver files that were reviewed did not have valid CPR training.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Upon arrival the director was not present. The caregiver's at the center, when asked, gave different names of persons in charge. This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation and director responsibilities were discussed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's record was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- May 8, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's record was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 caregiver files that were reviewed did not have valid CPR training.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Upon arrival the director was not present. The caregiver's at the center, when asked, gave different names of persons in charge. This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation and director responsibilities were discussed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
- May 8, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's record was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
7 caregiver files that were reviewed did not have valid CPR training.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Upon arrival the director was not present. The caregiver's at the center, when asked, gave different names of persons in charge. This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation and director responsibilities were discussed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(c).
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- 2023
- May 8, 2023 to Aug 30, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2022
- Oct 13, 2022 to Dec 22, 202212 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 23, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while at the operation.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a school aged child fell asleep during transport, was not accounted for at unloading and was left unattended on the daycare van for approximately 20 minutes.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- Sep 23, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while at the operation.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a school aged child fell asleep during transport, was not accounted for at unloading and was left unattended on the daycare van for approximately 20 minutes.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- Sep 23, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while at the operation.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a school aged child fell asleep during transport, was not accounted for at unloading and was left unattended on the daycare van for approximately 20 minutes.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- Sep 23, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a school aged child fell asleep during transport, was not accounted for at unloading and was left unattended on the daycare van for approximately 20 minutes.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while at the operation.
Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Sep 22, 2022 to Sep 22, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 22, 2022 inspection
- Sep 21, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined a toddler was left unattended and unsupervised on the play yard for 10-15 minutes.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 21, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined a toddler was left unattended and unsupervised on the play yard for 10-15 minutes.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 21, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined a toddler was left unattended and unsupervised on the play yard for 10-15 minutes.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Sep 21, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
It was determined a toddler was left unattended and unsupervised on the play yard for 10-15 minutes.
Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Feb 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2021
- Nov 9, 2021 to Dec 20, 20218 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Nov 8, 2021Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined a caregiver did not properly maintain visual and auditory awareness of child that had gone to the bathroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children's hands were not being washed after changing of diapers/pull ups.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was changing pull ups/diapers in the classroom and did not have access to a sink for handwashing.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Nov 8, 2021Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined a caregiver did not properly maintain visual and auditory awareness of child that had gone to the bathroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was changing pull ups/diapers in the classroom and did not have access to a sink for handwashing.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children's hands were not being washed after changing of diapers/pull ups.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Nov 8, 2021Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined a caregiver did not properly maintain visual and auditory awareness of child that had gone to the bathroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children's hands were not being washed after changing of diapers/pull ups.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was changing pull ups/diapers in the classroom and did not have access to a sink for handwashing.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Nov 8, 2021Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was determined a caregiver did not properly maintain visual and auditory awareness of child that had gone to the bathroom. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children's hands were not being washed after changing of diapers/pull ups.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was changing pull ups/diapers in the classroom and did not have access to a sink for handwashing.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Standard 746.3415(4).
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