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Bright Beginnings

9414 PARKFIELD DR, Austin, TX 78758-9900

Operation number:
1515161
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
136
License effective:
September 27, 2013
Hours:
06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5127706045
Email:
patsy.brightbeginnings@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for Bright Beginnings from January 13, 2022 through August 11, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved other violations.

Four later inspections, from March 4, 2026 through August 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78758

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.72

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.521(11) - Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
Official code
746.521(11)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children do not have medical authorization.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A torn diaper changing mat was observed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the four infant's written feeding instructions were not updated within the past 30 days.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)