Bright Beginnings

4634 KOSTORYZ RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 16, 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 3, 2026

Provider
Bright Beginnings
License number
815844
Location
4634 KOSTORYZ RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected January 16, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

42

Total Violations

Jan 16, 2026

Last Inspection

125

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (42)

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 22, 2025

Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 22, 2025

In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 22, 2025

Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 22, 2025

In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 22, 2025

Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 22, 2025

In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jun 18, 2025

Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Jun 18, 2025

Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 18, 2025

Two volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jun 18, 2025

Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Jun 18, 2025

Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jun 18, 2025

Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Jun 18, 2025

Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jun 18, 2025

Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 18, 2025

Two volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Jun 18, 2025

Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jun 18, 2025

Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Jun 18, 2025

Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 18, 2025

Two volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jun 18, 2025

Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Jun 18, 2025

Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Jul 3, 2024

Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Jul 3, 2024

Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Jul 3, 2024

Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 18, 2024

A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 19, 2023

Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 19, 2023

Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 19, 2023

Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jul 17, 2023

Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jul 17, 2023

Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 17, 2023

Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jul 17, 2023

Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 17, 2023

Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jul 17, 2023

Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 1, 2023

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 1, 2023

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 1, 2023

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Jul 19, 2022

Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-02

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Jul 19, 2022

Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-02

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Jul 19, 2022

Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Beginnings's safety grade?

Bright Beginnings has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Bright Beginnings have?

Bright Beginnings has 42 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?

Bright Beginnings was last inspected on January 16, 2026.

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