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A Brighter Day Child Care Center

638 BONHAM ST, Columbus, TX 78934-2604

Operation number:
919069
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Colorado
Capacity:
68
License effective:
October 30, 2008
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9797323201
Email:
brighterday.2008@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 13 available inspections for A Brighter Day Child Care Center from October 6, 2021 through March 3, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 3, 2026 and involved health or food records.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
13

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 12 local median in Colorado County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.77
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
54%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.6

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
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2025
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
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Official code
HRC 42.0563
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.5607(a)(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Official code
HRC 42.04271
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 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: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Official code
746.4751(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
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 training
Report finding
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)