Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary

711 N ELM ST, Sherman, TX 75090Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

34 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 25, 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 Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
License number
1806598
Location
711 N ELM ST, Sherman, TX 75090
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 20.5/100
Inspection record
34 inspections, last inspected November 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor20.5 / 100
Health60/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

48

Total Violations

Nov 25, 2025

Last Inspection

83

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (48)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jun 19, 2025

The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jun 19, 2025

The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jun 19, 2025

The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Jun 19, 2025

The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 12, 2025

During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 12, 2025

During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 12, 2025

During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 12, 2025

During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 10, 2025

The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 10, 2025

The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 10, 2025

The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jun 10, 2025

The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 22, 2025

Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 22, 2025

Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 22, 2025

Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 22, 2025

Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-06

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(11)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(5)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(5)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(5)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(11)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.301(5)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(11)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(2)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(11)Dec 3, 2024

During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Nov 19, 2024

The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(b)Nov 19, 2024

The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(b)Nov 19, 2024

The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Nov 19, 2024

The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Nov 19, 2024

The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(b)Nov 19, 2024

The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5103Nov 19, 2024

The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(b)Nov 19, 2024

The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary's safety grade?

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 20.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary have?

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary has 48 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary last inspected?

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary was last inspected on November 25, 2025.

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