Bright Horizons Family Center

2411 W BRAKER LN, Austin, TX 78758Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

71 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 1, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Bright Horizons Family Center
License number
550239
Location
2411 W BRAKER LN, Austin, TX 78758
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
71 inspections, last inspected December 1, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

110

Total Violations

Dec 1, 2025

Last Inspection

194

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (110)

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 3, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 3, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 3, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Feb 3, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jan 27, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Jan 27, 2025

Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)(C)Jan 27, 2025

Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 27, 2025

The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Jan 27, 2025

One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 27, 2025

One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 27, 2025

Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 27, 2025

Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 27, 2025

One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Jan 27, 2025

One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)(C)Jan 27, 2025

Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 27, 2025

Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Jan 27, 2025

Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 27, 2025

One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Jan 27, 2025

One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-27

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 27, 2025

The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Jan 27, 2025

Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Jan 27, 2025

Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 27, 2025

The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jan 27, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Jan 27, 2025

Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)(C)Jan 27, 2025

Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Jan 27, 2025

One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 27, 2025

One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 27, 2025

The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jan 27, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(a)Jan 27, 2025

The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-31

CRITICALHEALTH746.3805(b)(1)Jan 27, 2025

One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(12)(C)Jan 27, 2025

Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(i)Oct 17, 2024

A child was given a food that contains an allergen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(i)Oct 17, 2024

A child was given a food that contains an allergen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(i)Oct 17, 2024

A child was given a food that contains an allergen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3301(i)Oct 17, 2024

A child was given a food that contains an allergen.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 6, 2024

A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 6, 2024

A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 6, 2024

A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 6, 2024

A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-23

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1329(c)(2)Aug 18, 2023

The operation did not have a copy of a caregiver's first aid and CPR card. The caregiver has completed the training, but the copy of the card is missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1329(c)(2)Aug 18, 2023

The operation did not have a copy of a caregiver's first aid and CPR card. The caregiver has completed the training, but the copy of the card is missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1329(c)(2)Aug 18, 2023

The operation did not have a copy of a caregiver's first aid and CPR card. The caregiver has completed the training, but the copy of the card is missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.1329(c)(2)Aug 18, 2023

The operation did not have a copy of a caregiver's first aid and CPR card. The caregiver has completed the training, but the copy of the card is missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)May 1, 2023

Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)May 1, 2023

Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)May 1, 2023

Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)May 1, 2023

Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 13, 2023

Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Apr 13, 2023

One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 13, 2023

Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 13, 2023

Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Apr 13, 2023

One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Apr 13, 2023

One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Apr 13, 2023

Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Apr 13, 2023

One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Aug 29, 2022

One caregiver was missing documentation of completing the full 24 hours of required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 29, 2022

There were 4 children who did not have health statements in their files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Aug 29, 2022

Four caregivers had CPR training that was not done in person with the use of a CPR manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Aug 29, 2022

One caregiver was missing documentation of completing the full 24 hours of required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Aug 29, 2022

Four caregivers had CPR training that was not done in person with the use of a CPR manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Aug 29, 2022

One caregiver was missing documentation of completing the full 24 hours of required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 29, 2022

There were 4 children who did not have health statements in their files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Aug 29, 2022

Four caregivers had CPR training that was not done in person with the use of a CPR manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Aug 29, 2022

One caregiver was missing documentation of completing the full 24 hours of required annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 29, 2022

There were 4 children who did not have health statements in their files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 29, 2022

There were 4 children who did not have health statements in their files.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Aug 29, 2022

Four caregivers had CPR training that was not done in person with the use of a CPR manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2022

There was a caregiver present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2022

There was a caregiver present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2022

There was a caregiver present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 15, 2022

There was a caregiver present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Aug 12, 2022

The operation did not notify a parent immediately after a child was found to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 12, 2022

A child was unsupervised for about 3-5 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Aug 12, 2022

The operation did not notify a parent immediately after a child was found to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 12, 2022

A child was unsupervised for about 3-5 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Aug 12, 2022

The operation did not notify a parent immediately after a child was found to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 12, 2022

A child was unsupervised for about 3-5 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Aug 12, 2022

The operation did not notify a parent immediately after a child was found to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Aug 12, 2022

A child was unsupervised for about 3-5 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4801May 6, 2022

On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 6, 2022

The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)May 6, 2022

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2022

One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 6, 2022

The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4801May 6, 2022

On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)May 6, 2022

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4801May 6, 2022

On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)May 6, 2022

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2022

One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 6, 2022

The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4801May 6, 2022

On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)May 6, 2022

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2022

One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 6, 2022

The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 6, 2022

One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.901(7)Jul 6, 2021

There were seven staff files reviewed and six out of seven staff did not have a copy of their criminal history document available in their file..

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.901(7)Jul 6, 2021

There were seven staff files reviewed and six out of seven staff did not have a copy of their criminal history document available in their file..

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.901(7)Jul 6, 2021

There were seven staff files reviewed and six out of seven staff did not have a copy of their criminal history document available in their file..

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.901(7)Jul 6, 2021

There were seven staff files reviewed and six out of seven staff did not have a copy of their criminal history document available in their file..

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)(3)Mar 3, 2021

Information obtained during the investigation shows that the operation failed to immediately notify parents of a situation that placed a child at risk.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Mar 3, 2021

Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Horizons Family Center's safety grade?

Bright Horizons Family Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Bright Horizons Family Center have?

Bright Horizons Family Center has 110 total violations on record, including 74 critical, 32 serious, and 4 minor.

When was Bright Horizons Family Center last inspected?

Bright Horizons Family Center was last inspected on December 1, 2025.

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