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A Bright Beginning Learning Center

1278 HILLCREST DR, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3442

Operation number:
1800428
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Comal
Capacity:
57
License effective:
February 21, 2025
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8306099151
Email:
khardinbrightstart@gmail.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 16 available inspections for A Bright Beginning Learning Center from August 19, 2024 through June 22, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from May 8, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78130

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.42

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: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to validate that an infant was given diced pieces of hot dog that contained traces of pork resulting in an infant having a delayed allergic reaction the following day at home and had to be hospitalized.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on December 30,2024, which a current one has not been set up.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of six children's records did not have an address for the emergency contact. This was corrected when the director received the information.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A changing mat was observed to be torn making it unable to be properly sanitized. This was corrected when the changing mat was replaced with a new one. Several ceiling fans were observed with dust on the blades and vents. This was corrected when the fans and vents were cleaned.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The 18-2-year-old room was observed with lunch being served on a bare table for the children.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2024
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)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The opening room was observed this morning with the TV on and three of the children were under the age of two.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
When reviewing the handbook, numbers: 9,18,19,20 were not available for review. This was corrected when the director added the standards to the handbook.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)