Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.63
Brighter Beginnings Learning Academy
810 N 23RD ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-1209
- Operation number:
- 1670098
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Coryell
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- August 7, 2018
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2542391631
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Brighter Beginnings Learning Academy from September 28, 2021 through June 4, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.
Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 8 local median in 76522
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.73
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 6, 2024March 10, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 6, 2024June 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
- Official code
- 747.3803(a)(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
- Official code
- 747.901(5)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
- Correction deadline
- March 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(11) - Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
- Official code
- 747.3203(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5333(1) - CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
- Official code
- 747.5333(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 747.5107(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
- Correction deadline
- June 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report