Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.58
- Local median
- 0.63
A Bright Beginning Private School
407 E POLK ST, Richardson, TX 75081-4261
- Operation number:
- 1536167
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Dallas
- Capacity:
- 73
- License effective:
- April 14, 2014
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9722358213
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for A Bright Beginning Private School from September 15, 2021 through June 3, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2025 and involved supervision.
Five later inspections, from March 17, 2025 through June 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 75081
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not walking around the playground to ensure all children were being supervised.
- Correction deadline
- April 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A 22 month old was observed eating a hot dog that had not been cut lengthwise.
- Correction deadline
- June 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
- Official code
- 746.3317(7)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operation failed to contact a child's parent immediately when they noticed a rash on their thigh. The parent was notified by phone at the end of the day.
- Correction deadline
- June 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- After review of children's files, several children did not have complete emergency contact information.
- Correction deadline
- August 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- After review of personnel records, a caregiver did not have the complete 24 hours of training required for the year.
- Correction deadline
- August 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a current copy of the annual fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have the proper depth off loose fill for the required play ground space.
- Correction deadline
- August 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection one child did not have an allergy plan signed by a health care professional.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection, staff files lacked current training in transportation safety, training for children under 24 months, and required content training.
- Correction deadline
- November 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 31, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Children records in tthe vehicle did not have emergency contact addresses and release persons contact numbers.
- Correction deadline
- August 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 746.801(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 3 of the 4 staff records read were missing training hours for the 2020 to 2021 training year,
- Correction deadline
- October 1, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(5)(A)