Bright Beginnings of Mcgregor
24 critical, 12 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 23, 2026.
318 S Main St, Mcgregor, TX 76657 · (254) 391-3912
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1829977 · 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 providednot listed
- Before-school carenot listed
- After-school carenot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
- Drop-in carenot listed
- Part-time careyes
- Field tripsyes
- Skill classesyes
- Weekend careyes
- 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
- Apr 1, 2026 to Jul 27, 202616 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jul 27, 2026 inspection
- Jul 27, 2026 inspection
- Jul 27, 2026 inspection
- Jul 27, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 1, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 1, 2026 inspection
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Nicotine vapes were observed to be present in the afterschool classroom of the operation during inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(d).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Infants were observed to be asleep on the floor in the infant room. The infants were moved to bare cribs for sleep during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, several maintenance issues were observed. Garbage, tools, and cleaning equipment were observed in classroom areas of the daycare, accessible to children.
Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Infants were observed to be asleep on the floor in the infant room. The infants were moved to bare cribs for sleep during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Nicotine vapes were observed to be present in the afterschool classroom of the operation during inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, several maintenance issues were observed. Garbage, tools, and cleaning equipment were observed in classroom areas of the daycare, accessible to children.
Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Infants were observed to be asleep on the floor in the infant room. The infants were moved to bare cribs for sleep during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Nicotine vapes were observed to be present in the afterschool classroom of the operation during inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, several maintenance issues were observed. Garbage, tools, and cleaning equipment were observed in classroom areas of the daycare, accessible to children.
Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Nicotine vapes were observed to be present in the afterschool classroom of the operation during inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(d).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Infants were observed to be asleep on the floor in the infant room. The infants were moved to bare cribs for sleep during the inspection.
Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2424.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, several maintenance issues were observed. Garbage, tools, and cleaning equipment were observed in classroom areas of the daycare, accessible to children.
Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one child aged 9 years old observed in a classroom with 7 infants ages 2 months to 19 months old.
Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one child aged 9 years old observed in a classroom with 7 infants ages 2 months to 19 months old.
Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one child aged 9 years old observed in a classroom with 7 infants ages 2 months to 19 months old.
Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one child aged 9 years old observed in a classroom with 7 infants ages 2 months to 19 months old.
Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified Mar 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 12, 2026 to Mar 12, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 12, 2026 inspection
- Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not accurately notify a parent of a situation placing their child at risk.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when minimum standards were not followed during operational hours for the providers biological children.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that a child was left unattended on the outdoor playground.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that accurate sign in and sign out documentation was not maintained.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not accurately notify a parent of a situation placing their child at risk.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when minimum standards were not followed during operational hours for the providers biological children.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that a child was left unattended on the outdoor playground.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that accurate sign in and sign out documentation was not maintained.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not accurately notify a parent of a situation placing their child at risk.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when minimum standards were not followed during operational hours for the providers biological children.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that a child was left unattended on the outdoor playground.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that accurate sign in and sign out documentation was not maintained.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation5 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that a child was left unattended on the outdoor playground.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not accurately notify a parent of a situation placing their child at risk.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when minimum standards were not followed during operational hours for the providers biological children.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that accurate sign in and sign out documentation was not maintained.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Feb 5, 2026 to Feb 5, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
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