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Bright Beginnings

4634 KOSTORYZ RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415-5025

Operation number:
815844
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nueces
Capacity:
125
License effective:
November 8, 2002
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618559236
Email:
normaholmes54@yahoo.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 17 available inspections for Bright Beginnings from October 26, 2021 through June 17, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved health or food records.

Equipment or readiness 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
17

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78415

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.89

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Official code
746.5535(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Other violations
Report finding
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2023
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)