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Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary

711 N ELM ST, Sherman, TX 75090

Operation number:
1806598
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Grayson
Capacity:
83
License effective:
May 22, 2025
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9039980075
Email:
brightbeginningsbluejays@gmail.com

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 Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary from November 19, 2024 through July 16, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 19, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Five later inspections, from July 9, 2025 through July 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 17 local median in 75090

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.58

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.18

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.

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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.
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
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 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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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 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)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Official code
746.301(5)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Official code
746.201(11)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Official code
746.4805(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103