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Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

4503 THOUSAND OAKS DR, San Antonio, TX 78233-6834

Operation number:
1664575
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
101
License effective:
June 5, 2018
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106579225
Email:
brightkidsdaycare3@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

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 54 available inspections for Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 from November 18, 2021 through June 2, 2026.

20 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 8, 2026 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
54

16 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
24

10 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

54 total inspections vs 20 local median in 78233

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.96

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
37%
Local median
47%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
2.86

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of 10 children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record available to review.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy did not specify how to provide indoor physical activity during extreme weather.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(G)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were broken toys/items and trash scattered all over the big back playground.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in October 2024.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The side back door on the big playground was not latched correctly. Allowing children to have unrestricted access.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that proper supervision was not being practiced when caregivers were leaving the school-age group unattended.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person was observed coming out of a classroom that had children and they did not have a cleared background check. Corrected at inspection: The person left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
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
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was observed that the Pre-K classroom door that leads to the playground was propped open with a chair while the children were playing outside.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed in a bouncy seat and was sitting straight up, as not permitted by the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a two-year-old child walked out of the operation unsupervised and was found walking down the road.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver left the classroom door open, which allowed a child to walk out of the classroom and leave the building.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver in charge of a classroom with 10 children who ranged in age. The classroom was out of ratio by 5 children.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed during the investigation of the Pre-K classroom needing repairs due to water damage.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The school aged playground had a broken plastic barrier, creating a sharp point on the play equipment. The playground also had tree limbs and broken play equipment in the play area.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
On 11/14/24, the director was caring for 23 children with a specified age group of 4 years, placing the classroom over ratio by five children.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Child was sent home with feces in pants. Child was not asked if they needed to go to the restroom or checked by caregiver to see if they were clean prior to being sent home.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2601(1) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained
Official code
746.2601(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff member who had direct access to children in care did not have an eligible background check on file.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 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
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of six caregiver's records reviewed was missing training for the previous training year in the required topics of: 1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations 2) Administering medication 3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 4) Understanding building and physical premises safety and 5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of seven employee records reviewed did not have the required 24 hour of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Parent was not notified when caregiver found blisters on a child's buttocks when being provided a diaper change in the morning. The child was later diagnosed to have Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3605(a)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
Official code
746.3605(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The infant caregiver did not have the current SID's and Shaken Baby Syndrome traninings renewed.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of seven caregivers did not have the required 24 hour clock trainings. One staff was missing eighteen hours and the other fifteen.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 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
There was a fire extinguisher on top of the shelf that was not mounted.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Official code
746.5305
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operations Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of the 10 children's records reviewed were missing current immunization records.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A five month old infant was sleeping on a bouncy covered with a blue fleece blanket. The infant was not placed in their crib because he looked comfortable.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A five month old infant was sleeping on a bouncy device in the infant room. The infant was covered with a blue blanket.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
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Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation director has not obtained their director's renewal permit since January 16,2022.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Official code
746.1057
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Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation director has not obtained their director's renewal permit since January 16,2022.
Correction status
Correction due by March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Official code
746.1057
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were two play toys in front of the toddler play structure slide. Note. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
Official code
746.4801
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The pre-school/school age play structure had two detected barriers from the supporting beam on the play equipment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The exit pathway for the children in the 2 and 3 year old classroom did not have a clear path. There were trash bags, sleeping mats, unrolled hose, electrical box, and mop buckets in the walk way. Note. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two outdoor toys were found broken in the pre-school playground. A push car and a child size patio plastic chair. Note. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701