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Galveston's Brite Beginning, LLC

1914 45TH ST, Galveston, TX 77550-6545

Operation number:
1681104
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
176
License effective:
October 3, 2018
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4096922001
Email:
Not listed
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 20 available inspections for Galveston's Brite Beginning, LLC from October 18, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
42

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 7 local median in 77550

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.1
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.13

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.

Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the playground area a wooden log on the playground structure appeared to be deteriorating with wood peices exposed. It was requested to be replaced.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the record check the operation appeard to not have a recent sanitation inspection report.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(12)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two outlets in the toddler room had the plates loose. Note: This was fixed when the director's husband put a new plate on the outlets and sealed the edges with caulk. In the three year old room: An outlet was loose and halfway broken away from the wall. This exposed a whole behind it. The door to the restroom in the back of the room was observed to have visible dirt and grime on it.
Correction deadline
July 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the toddler room a wooden closet used in the home center was broken exposing the wood and hardware pieces. Note: This was removed from the classroom. Outside: On the wooden play structure there was two boards that were starting to rot and break.
Correction deadline
July 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's file stated the child had a food allergy. This was corrected when the director called the parent and was able to get the parent to send in writing that the child does not have a food allergy. The director updated the form with the parents permission.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
The sheets in the cribs were too tight causing the matresses to fold upwards. Note: Infants were not asleep in the observed cribs where the sheets were too tight.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cribs were not labeled with the infants names.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions have not been updated monthly for the infants who are not yet on table food.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six infant care sheets were not updated in the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The children's files were not available during this inspection.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Official code
746.601(c)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The personnal records were not available during inspection.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Official code
746.909
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Multiple walls in the toddler classroom have peeling and chipped paint.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Both infant classrooms observed had diapers and pulls ups in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the items.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
I observed 9 children sitting at three tables not doing any activities while the rest of the children were working on various table top activities.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The paperwork was not available for review upon request.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
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: Other violations
Report finding
On the school age playground an airplane that teeters was on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the air plane was removed from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Official code
746.4603(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In several classrooms, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the restroom several bottles of cleaning supplies was observed under the cabinet in which children had access to. A photo was taken and the director removed the cleaning supplies.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, supervision was not maintained which resulted in child-on-child sexual misconduct. Although the caregiver was in the classroom, the caregiver was not able to intervene or have close enough proximity to a child to ensure their safety.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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: Incident records
Report finding
A parent informed the operation of an incident that contained serious allegations concerns for children in care. The operation did not report the allegations to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was on their cell phone while children were in care.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The Operational Policies did not discuss the policies for outdoor play.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed 6 infants sleeping in playyards with blankets. The caregiver removed the blankets from the infants. Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed a 3 month old infant sleeping in a gliding swing with a head positioned in the glider. The caregiver removed the child from the glider. Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One infant caregiver was caring for 8 infants ages 2 months, 7 months, 8 months, 8 months, 10 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 13 months. The specified age group is 0-11 months. The caregiver was over ratio for infants by caring for 4 more infants than allowed. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom and stayed.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There is no documentation that a drills were conducted in January 2023.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One outlet in the 2-3 year old room was uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed on the outlet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There was no activty schedule posted in the 2 year old room. This was corrected at inspection when the schedule was posted in the class.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The playground maintanence checklist was not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding sheets in the infant room were not updated and signed by the parent monthly.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Both Directors did not have current annual training hours.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant child was missing their immunization record.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The classroom with children 17 months-2 years had 12 children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver was moved to the room.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles in the infant room were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when each bottle was labeled with the child's name.
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed in restrictive devices and the caregiver stated they are left in the device for at least 30 minutes. The infants were removed from the restrictive devices.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the young toddler room, cots did not have space for caregivers to walk between them.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
Official code
746.2403(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Four sleeping infants had bottles with them.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infants did not have a feeding sheet.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The sole caregiver in the infant room was sleeping.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
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
One infant room had five infants 7-10 months being supervised by one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child with an enrollment date of 9/3/19 did not have a health statement on record.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
One outlet in the pre-k room was not covered. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)