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Brighter Beginnings Learning Academy

24 serious, 4 minor findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jun 4, 2026.

810 N 23rd St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · (254) 239-1631

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsCopperas Cove licensed centers, n=21

Serious findings0 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Jun 4, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

43% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2018Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1670098 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
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.

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
Jun 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(5).
Jun 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(5).
Jun 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(5).
Jun 4, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(5).
2025
Jun 6, 2025 to Jun 6, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 6, 2025 inspection
- Jun 6, 2025 inspection
- Jun 6, 2025 inspection
- Jun 6, 2025 inspection
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(11).
Mar 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
2024
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Jun 6, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2024, verified Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jun 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jun 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jun 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jun 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
2022
Jun 13, 2022 to Jun 13, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 13, 2022 inspection
- Jun 13, 2022 inspection
- Jun 13, 2022 inspection
- Jun 13, 2022 inspection
2021
Sep 28, 2021 to Sep 29, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 28, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 28, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 28, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 28, 2021 complaint investigation

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