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Bright Start Early Learning Center

8 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 13, 2025.

143 Roy Davis Rd, Elgin, TX 78621 · (737) 268-6401

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 13, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 20 places

Texas HHSC operation #1800641 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

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.

2026
Jun 26, 2026 to Jun 26, 20264 inspections
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2025
Jul 1, 2025 to Nov 18, 20258 inspections
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Jan 13, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  There was an employee that did not have their Identification Card in their file. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director made a copy of the Identification card, and added it to the file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  There was one file that did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 13, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  There was an employee that did not have their Identification Card in their file. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director made a copy of the Identification card, and added it to the file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  There was one file that did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 13, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  There was an employee that did not have their Identification Card in their file. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director made a copy of the Identification card, and added it to the file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  There was one file that did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 13, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
  There was an employee that did not have their Identification Card in their file. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director made a copy of the Identification card, and added it to the file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.901(9).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  There was one file that did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
2024
Oct 23, 2024 to Nov 12, 20248 inspections
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Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  There was only one way off the playground.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  There was only one way off the playground.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  There was only one way off the playground.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  There was only one way off the playground.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2024, verified Aug 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4307.

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