A Brighter Day Child Care Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
25 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
March 3, 2026
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 1, 2026
- Provider
- A Brighter Day Child Care Center
- License number
- 919069
- Location
- 638 BONHAM ST, Columbus, TX 78934
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 21.0/100
- Inspection record
- 25 inspections, last inspected March 3, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
67
Total Violations
Mar 3, 2026
Last Inspection
68
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (67)
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-10
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-10
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-10
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-10
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-22
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Brighter Day Child Care Center's safety grade?
A Brighter Day Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 21.0 out of 100.
How many violations does A Brighter Day Child Care Center have?
A Brighter Day Child Care Center has 67 total violations on record, including 33 critical, 34 serious, and 0 minor.
When was A Brighter Day Child Care Center last inspected?
A Brighter Day Child Care Center was last inspected on March 3, 2026.