A Brighter Day Child Care Center
638 Bonham St, Columbus, TX 78934
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
Texas lists conditions on this permit. Read them on the state record.
4 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 9, 2024.
16 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- 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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Openings & waitlists
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Infant: availability not confirmed
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Licensed capacity: 68 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Curriculum and teaching philosophy not provided.
Accreditation information not provided. Licensing does not establish accreditation.
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
The daily schedule has not been supplied. Ask about arrival, meals, outdoor play, rest, learning activities, and pickup.
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- 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
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
Holiday and staff-development calendar not provided.
Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
4 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 9, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.603(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (8 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.4003(a) (4 visits); HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor (4 visits); 746.1309(a) (4 visits); 746.5607(a)(2) (4 visits); HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights (4 visits); 746.605(6) (4 visits); 746.303(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Mar 10, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
State verification published Mar 10, 2026.
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
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- 2025
- May 6, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- May 6, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- May 6, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- May 6, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Correction verified May 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- 2024
- Sep 23, 2024 to Sep 26, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 26, 2024 inspection
- Sep 26, 2024 inspection
- Sep 26, 2024 inspection
- Sep 26, 2024 inspection
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Aug 9, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Aug 9, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- Aug 9, 2024Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given.
- Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2023
- Oct 12, 2023 to Oct 12, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 12, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(d).
- Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(d).
- Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- 2022
- Sep 23, 2022 to Dec 6, 20228 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Dec 6, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 13, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- Sep 13, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- Sep 13, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- Sep 13, 2022Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- 2021
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2021. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2021. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(1)(A).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2021. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2021. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 30, 2008
- Capacity
- 68 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Colorado
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
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Your tour, better prepared
- 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 “Children's Records - Health Statement”? 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
638 Bonham St, Columbus, TX 78934
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.