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Bright Beginnings

410 AUSTIN ST, Atlanta, TX 75551-1911

Operation number:
963246
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Cass
Capacity:
51
License effective:
February 9, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037965786
Email:
cokerbev@aol.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 10 available inspections for Bright Beginnings from December 2, 2021 through June 17, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.3
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2022
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
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 Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Official code
746.501(a)(28)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Official code
746.501(a)(25)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Official code
745.651(2)(A)