Bright Beginnings
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
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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16
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
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
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
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16
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
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16
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
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
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
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
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
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
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.