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Bright Beginnings Learning Center

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 7, 2025.

401 S Main St, Donna, TX 78537 · (956) 464-2352

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsDonna licensed centers, n=21

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 7, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 0

38% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2012Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 55 places

Texas HHSC operation #1452526 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2025
Aug 8, 2025 to Oct 2, 20258 inspections
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Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that due to child's behavior sweet treats were not given as a form of punishment. Child did receive all meals and snacks.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that due to child's behavior sweet treats were not given as a form of punishment. Child did receive all meals and snacks.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that due to child's behavior sweet treats were not given as a form of punishment. Child did receive all meals and snacks.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it has been concluded that due to child's behavior sweet treats were not given as a form of punishment. Child did receive all meals and snacks.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(2).
2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were observed missing the months of September and October.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were observed missing the months of September and October.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were observed missing the months of September and October.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were observed missing the months of September and October.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jul 16, 2024 to Aug 28, 20248 inspections
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Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  As per the DFPS Investigation it was found that the lighting during naptime was too dark making it hard to walk around the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  As per the DFPS Investigation it was found that the lighting during naptime was too dark making it hard to walk around the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  As per the DFPS Investigation it was found that the lighting during naptime was too dark making it hard to walk around the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  As per the DFPS Investigation it was found that the lighting during naptime was too dark making it hard to walk around the classroom.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Jan 22, 2024 to Jan 22, 20244 inspections
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2023
Nov 7, 2023 to Nov 7, 20234 inspections
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Show 8 older visits, not counted above

Feb 17, 2023 to Feb 17, 20234 inspections
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2022
Apr 19, 2022 to Apr 19, 20224 inspections
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Bright Beginnings Learning Center this page	Infant–School	55	7a–5:30p	4 crit·8 ser
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Bright Beginnings Learning Centerthis page
Infant–School · 55 places4 crit·8 ser
1st Choice Learning Academy
Infant–School · 80 places12 crit·20 ser·4 min
Bee Happy Childcare Center LLC
Infant–School · 35 places4 ser·16 min
Bright Start Child Care Center
Infant–School · 80 placesClear
Donna I Head Start
Infant–Toddler · 100 places4 crit
Garza Early Head Start & Head Start Academy
Infant–Pre-K · 170 placesNo findings
Guzman Head Start Academy
Pre-K · 373 placesNo findings