A Brighter Day Child Care Center

638 BONHAM ST, Columbus, TX 78934Open
F

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

F
Poor21.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 3, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Mar 3, 2026

3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 3, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Mar 3, 2026

3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)May 6, 2025

One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)May 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 6, 2025

2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 6, 2025

2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 6, 2025

2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)May 6, 2025

One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)May 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)May 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)May 6, 2025

One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.0563Aug 9, 2024

One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.04271Aug 9, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 9, 2024

7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(a)(2)Aug 9, 2024

4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Aug 9, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Aug 9, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.04271Aug 9, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.04271Aug 9, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.0563Aug 9, 2024

One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 9, 2024

7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEHRC 42.0563Aug 9, 2024

One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(a)(2)Aug 9, 2024

4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Aug 9, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 9, 2024

7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5607(a)(2)Aug 9, 2024

4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(d)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(26)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Sep 8, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(B)Sep 8, 2023

Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(26)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Sep 8, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(B)Sep 8, 2023

Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(d)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(26)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.2411(2)(B)Sep 8, 2023

Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(d)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(a)Sep 8, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Sep 8, 2023

The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 13, 2022

The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Sep 13, 2022

The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Sep 13, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Sep 13, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 13, 2022

The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Sep 13, 2022

The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 13, 2022

The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Sep 13, 2022

The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Sep 13, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Oct 6, 2021

Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 6, 2021

Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)Oct 6, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Oct 6, 2021

Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Oct 6, 2021

Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 6, 2021

Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)Oct 6, 2021

Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Oct 6, 2021

Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)Oct 6, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 6, 2021

Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)Oct 6, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Oct 6, 2021

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.

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