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Brighton Academy

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 15, 2026.

10400 Gosling Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77381 · (281) 465-4111

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsThe Woodlands licensed centers, n=32

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 15, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

34% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 12

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2009Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 133 places

Texas HHSC operation #1000707 · 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 carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
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
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Jun 30, 2026 to Jun 30, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 30, 2026 inspection
- Jun 30, 2026 inspection
- Jun 30, 2026 inspection
- Jun 30, 2026 inspection
Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment was used on a child.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jun 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on a DFPS investigation a former teacher was still active on the provider's list of employees.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Standard 745.651(1).
Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment was used on a child.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jun 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on a DFPS investigation a former teacher was still active on the provider's list of employees.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Standard 745.651(1).
Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment was used on a child.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jun 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on a DFPS investigation a former teacher was still active on the provider's list of employees.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Standard 745.651(1).
Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During the course of a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment was used on a child.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified Jun 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on a DFPS investigation a former teacher was still active on the provider's list of employees.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Standard 745.651(1).
2025
Feb 11, 2025 to Nov 17, 202512 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Feb 11, 2025 inspection
- Feb 11, 2025 inspection
- Feb 11, 2025 inspection
- Feb 11, 2025 inspection
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classrooms are out of ratio.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classrooms are out of ratio.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classrooms are out of ratio.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Infant classrooms are out of ratio.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have documentation for fire drills from July 2024 to October 2024. Note: documentation was entered during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have documentation for fire drills from July 2024 to October 2024. Note: documentation was entered during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have documentation for fire drills from July 2024 to October 2024. Note: documentation was entered during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have documentation for fire drills from July 2024 to October 2024. Note: documentation was entered during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Mar 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction form was last updated on February 1, 2024.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction form was last updated on February 1, 2024.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction form was last updated on February 1, 2024.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant feeding instruction form was last updated on February 1, 2024.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

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2023
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff member did not have the education requirement on file.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff member did not have the education requirement on file.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff member did not have the education requirement on file.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Jul 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  One staff member did not have the education requirement on file.
  Corrected Jul 24, 2023, verified Jul 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
2022
Dec 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff present and had direct access to children did not have an active background check. Note: the staff member left during this inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Dec 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff present and had direct access to children did not have an active background check. Note: the staff member left during this inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Dec 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff present and had direct access to children did not have an active background check. Note: the staff member left during this inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Dec 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One staff present and had direct access to children did not have an active background check. Note: the staff member left during this inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 26, 2022 to Sep 26, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
- Sep 26, 2022 inspection
Jul 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  The caregiver has not completed the required annual training hour on SIDS and Shaken Baby for the training year of February 2021 to February 2022.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jul 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  The caregiver has not completed the required annual training hour on SIDS and Shaken Baby for the training year of February 2021 to February 2022.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jul 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  The caregiver has not completed the required annual training hour on SIDS and Shaken Baby for the training year of February 2021 to February 2022.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jul 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  The caregiver has not completed the required annual training hour on SIDS and Shaken Baby for the training year of February 2021 to February 2022.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jun 28, 2022 to Jun 28, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
- Jun 28, 2022 inspection
May 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  On May 20,2022, It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the director did not have an active background check.
  Corrected May 26, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 26, 2022 to May 26, 20222 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 26, 2022 inspection
- May 26, 2022 inspection
May 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  On May 20,2022, It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the director did not have an active background check.
  Corrected May 26, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 26, 2022Inspection
No findings
May 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  On May 20,2022, It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the director did not have an active background check.
  Corrected May 26, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 26, 2022Inspection
No findings
May 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  On May 20,2022, It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the director did not have an active background check.
  Corrected May 26, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be neglectful with the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be neglectful with the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be neglectful with the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be neglectful with the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Apr 22, 2022 to Apr 22, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
Apr 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unsupervised.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  A caregiver of unaware of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
Apr 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  A caregiver of unaware of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unsupervised.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Apr 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  A caregiver of unaware of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unsupervised.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Apr 20, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A child was left unsupervised.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  A caregiver of unaware of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected May 19, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
2021
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One caregiver had completed 12 of the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  One caregiver completed cpr training via online method.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infants feeding form was not signed and dated by the parent. Note: A scanned copy was made of the form.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  One caregiver completed cpr training via online method.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One caregiver had completed 12 of the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infants feeding form was not signed and dated by the parent. Note: A scanned copy was made of the form.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One caregiver had completed 12 of the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  One caregiver completed cpr training via online method.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infants feeding form was not signed and dated by the parent. Note: A scanned copy was made of the form.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 30, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One caregiver had completed 12 of the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infants feeding form was not signed and dated by the parent. Note: A scanned copy was made of the form.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  One caregiver completed cpr training via online method.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).

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