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Bright Beginnings

801 E BROWNING AVE, Pampa, TX 79065-5629

Operation number:
501293
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gray
Capacity:
90
License effective:
December 23, 1993
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8066694758
Email:
shelby.boyd@pampaisd.net
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 34 available inspections for Bright Beginnings from September 2, 2021 through February 5, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 16, 2024 and involved background screening.

Five later inspections, from September 23, 2024 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 79065

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.94
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.5

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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver of the operation was working in the classroom with direct access to children in care without an eligible notification from the centralized background check unit. It was corrected at inspection with the caregiver being removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when administering a COVID test on a child in care without parental consent.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During lunch time an infant was observed seated in a high chair but the straps were not secured and fastened.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infants that have the motor function to reach forward had their hands washed with an individual cloth instead of using the hand washing sink.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed at inspection. One was not available for review and another was last updated in August 2023. Both require an updated infant feeding instruction.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom to complete an incident report form regarding a biting incident.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver did not have a list of all of the children's ages in the classroom and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child she was responsible for.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two classrooms were observed with children having their food served directly on a table without a plate or napkin.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing was observed in the older infant classroom and the toddler classroom and hand washing by the children and staff did not occur after each diaper change.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not been routinely conducting fire drills monthly.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after each use. When the sanitizing product was used between some of the diaper changing sessions, the manufacturer instructions were not being followed.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
In one classroom, the caregiver did not know an accurate count of the number of children she is responsible for and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child. Multiple classrooms did not have a list of the names and ages of the children.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Classroom interactions were observed with the classroom that is mixed with older infants and toddlers. The caregiver rarely communicated with the children in a positive manner and was very overly firm with her demands to the children that is not appropriate for their developmental level. Additionally the children were disciplined negatively for wanting to play with toys when they had already transitioned from lunch time and story time and had not had an opportunity to play in over an hour.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Official code
746.2803(4)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and children did not have their hands washed after diaper changes and staff did not wash their hands either.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, one child with a known food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
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
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, diaper changes have not been conducted promptly.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained, bottles were not labeled for two infants resulting in infants being fed the wrong bottles. It was immediately corrected with all the bottles being labeled and was observed labeled at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The toddler classroom with two children less than the age of 2 were observed participating in screen time with watching a movie.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A staff member of the operation tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago and a timely report to child care regulation was not made. It was corrected at inspection with a report being made.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not reinforcing the compliance with minimum standards with the staff employed at the operation and patterns of minimum standard violations.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff are routinely leaving the infant room unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, infants are often being fed with their bottles propped.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During this inspection I observed a 4 month old asleep on a boppy pillow with a blanket and the boppy pillow was sitting inside a crib. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow and blanket was removed from the crib.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The sink specified for hand washing after diaper changes was also being used for cleaning bottles.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sand box was observed at inspection with cat poop in the sand box. Children were observed at inspection playing in the sand box.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The pre-k caregiver was supervising 3 children at the meal time tables while the remaining 7 children she was responsible for were two classrooms away. The caregiver was not within physical proximity, did not have visual awareness or able to intervene with the other 7 children she was responsible for. Children were running around the classroom as well.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Once classroom was observed with 12 children between the ages of 15 months and 2 years of age during nap time. The specified age group of the classroom was 18-23 months of age and is limited to 9 children with one caregiver. Since classroom with children less than 18 months of age cannot be reduced for nap time ratios, the classroom was over ratio with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
January 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
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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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver left the infant classroom over ratio with six infants, less than 12 months of age, with one staff member in the classroom while completing laundry duty tasks in the kitchen.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infants were observed buckled securely in high chairs at inspection however an infant in a restrictive device (bouncer chair) that requires the infant to be fastened was not secured after being placed in the device.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two infants were observed in a high chair and they were not securely fastened with the buckles when in use.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A classroom with a combination of older infants and younger toddlers did not wash hands after entering from the playground. They additionally did not wash hands before eating.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained at inspection, there is sufficient evidence that staff are routinely leaving infants asleep in restrictive devices.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426