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Bright Start Learning Academy

Child care center · 6808 ATASCOCITA RD, Humble, TX 77346-2817 · License 1774400

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 92. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (500)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
4 caregiver files and director file did not have a notarized affidavit in their files.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Four children were napping on top of a blanket on the carpet. They did not have a napping mat or cot. Follow-up inspection completed on 04/04/25. Two children were sleeping on the same mat.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregivers were unsure of the ages of the children they were caring for and did not have accurate list to refer to.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child does not have a health statement in their file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the infant classroom 1 caregiver to 7 children. THe correct ratio for the age group present is 1 to 5.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
It was observed that the transportation van continues not to have the child safety alarm installed.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Through out the daycare there was chipped paint within reach of children such as the cafeteria, two year old classroom, schoolers classroom, and cafeteria. The floor tile in the cafeteria is coming up. The carpet in the schoolers classroom is coming up too. The fencing on playground two needs to be replaced due to it being twisted.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
I walked into a room with children sleeping and were unable to see the children sleeping due to the darkness in the room. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the children being removed from the dark rooms.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
CCR staff oberserved a caregiver leave children unattended in line using/to use the restroom to go back to the classroom to get a students shoes.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an uncovered outlet in the infant classroom within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet was covered.
Yes
5 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
A van in use by the center did not have a child alarm on the van.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A parent has not signed the food allergy emergency plan.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The operations fence has an opening with missing boards.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child did not have emergecny medical authorization information.
4 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
The play yards were observed to have loosley fitting sheets.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policy does not include parental rights.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence was measured with the owner and it is not 4 feet on the side of the building.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had a large ant pile in the outdoor play area.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Staff was observed feeding a child in care without washing their hands. This was corrected when CCR staff asked operation staff to wash their hands.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Teacher in the infant room who was helping in the room while the main teacher took her break. She was asked by CCR the ages of the children. She told CCR the oldest and youngest ages of the infants but did not know the ages of rest of the infants in her care.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three out of four children's records. Staff are missing pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. They just have basic life support.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver did not have First Aid training. Their CPR certification was for CPR and AED only.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One caregiver had National CPR Foundation training certificate. This is an online course that does not use in person CPR training with a manikin.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the follow up an 5m old infant was still observed sleeping in their car seat.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Two bottles that had milk and was used was not labeled with the child's first and last initial. Note: This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There are dangling wires from the TV's and the lock on a cabinet in the infant classroom does not work. Infants have access to plastic bags.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A child went to the restroom and wander off to the front door to the office/lobby area. Child Care Regulation had to let the teacher know the child had wandered off.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
In the nap room it was too dark. Child Care Regulation Inspector's eyes had to readjust to it being too dark. It was difficult to see the children and second caregiver.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee counted in the child/caregiver ratio did not have an eligible background check status.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants ages 3m and 4m were observed sitting in car seats without using safety straps.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A child younger than 12 months was observed in a play yard with a blanket. This was corrected when CCR staff asked how old the child was and informed operation staff that children under 12 months cannot have anything in their crib or play yard besides a snug fitting sheet.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detector was not being tested monthly. This was corrected when the smoke detector was tested and documented by the caregiver during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
4 out of 9 children's record is missing the physician's information/emergency hospital.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 3m old infant was observed sleeping in their car seat.
5 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation is transporting children from school before notifying licensing. Licensing has not come out to observe the bus, before transporting children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
An 11 month old was watching TV.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The fenced area on the side of the building that is being utilized for outdoor play temporarily fence is now damaged with sharp edges exposed. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The side of the building that was being used as the playground is no longer in use. The playground now in use has air conditioning units with rusted fences and exposed sharp edges. The fence on the side on the building is rusted and coming apart.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver has CPR and AED training, but does not have first aid training.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
CCR staff oberserved a caregiver leave children unattended in line using/to use the restroom to go back to the classroom to get a students shoes. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. A 3 year old walked to class by themselves while staff were in the lobby.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The fenced area on the side of the building that is being utilized for outdoor play temporarily fence is now damaged with sharp edges exposed.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
A potty chair in the bathroom had urine and feces in it. When this was brought to the attention of the provider. The potty chair was cleaned.
Yes
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Three cribs in the infant room were not properly labeled. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being prpoperly labeled.
Yes
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
In the two's classroom there was a TV on a rolling cart not secured. The television not being anchored could have caused the television to tip over causing serious harm to a child. When this was brought to the attention of the director she rolled the cart into another area.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There is broken basket ball hoop lying on the playground.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/04/25. There is still a concern for infant safe sleep.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An unanchored basketball goal was observed in the fenced area that is being temporarily used for outdoor play.
4 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
It was observed that the children did not enough options of items to play with.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An unanchored basketball goal was observed in the fenced area that is being temporarily used for outdoor play. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The provider stated the playground with the basketball hoop is no longer in use. While completing a walk through CCR saw two burners in the kitchen not in use but were on. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned off the burners.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area and fence has loose wooden boards with nails sticking out. Loose wooden boards are also on the ground and some of the boards have exposed nails pointing out.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One caregiver file was not available for review.
4 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
There was not enough walking room between napping mats.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Upon entering the infant room the teacher had 6 infants to one caregiver when it should have been 1 to 5. A 19 month old was removed from the class to the 3's. The specified age group was 12 months.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
I observed infants crying consistently and not being able to be comforted due to staff shortage.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The were concerns of water damage on the ceiling and baseboards, air filters filled with dirt and dust, missing floor tiles and possible mold or mildew in a restroom cabinet. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The ceiling tiles had been repainted but were replaced during the inpsection. The air fliters are clean, new flooring has been put in place and there was no mold or mildew in the restroom cabinet.
Yes
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The toddler classroom being used during the inspection lacked interest center and enough toys for all children present.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outside fence has broken wooden boards making a gap in the fence.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Several children were playing video games on their tablets such as roblox which is not educational. This was corrected during the inspection when the tablets were put up.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The last time the background checks were validated were on April 4, 2024.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a leaning pole on the playground.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was on 1/18/24.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The were concerns of water damage on the ceiling and baseboards, air filters filled with dirt and dust, missing floor tiles and possible mold or mildew in a restroom cabinet.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was on 1/18/24.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The children were not observed having an oprtunity to engage in out door play.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The caregiver did not have annual training completed.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
One infant was observed asleep alone in the room without supervision.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were served snack without washing their hands.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In the cafeteria where the after schooler were an 11 month old was in a walker. In the 2's classroom there were 2 year olds with a 5 year old.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The base board in the infant room is cracked with exposed sheet rock and within reach of children.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the walk through it was observed that an infant 8 month was combined with school age children (oldest child 10 year old). There was total 27 children in the building. Note: This infant was moved to the designated room.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
An 11 month old was in a walker. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the walker.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two children under the age of two were observed watching television. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/04/25. There is still a concern for infant safe sleep. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/21/25. There is still a concern over ratio in the infant classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The specified age group in the infant room was 11 months. Ratio was supposed to be 1:4 it was 1:5.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The vehicle used to transport children was not equipped with an alarm system.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Upon entering the infant classroom the teacher was on her cell phone.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguisher was not being tested monthly.This was corrected when the director inspected the fire extinguisher and documented the inspection during the initial inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow up, I observed an 5m old sleeping in their car seat with a blanket. The infant and car seat was observed sitting inside of the playpen.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee was still present at the operation and counted in the child/caregiver ratio did not have an eligible background check status.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival to the operation it was one caregiver with 11 children in care. The children ages are as follow 3m, 4m, 17m, 17m, 2 year, 2 year, 3 year, 3 year, 3 year, 3 year, and 4 year.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A 3 year old with Autism was in a high chair when Child Care Regulation arrived. The child was in the chair from 6:58 AM until 8:05 AM.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was caring for children in the pre-k classroom without an eligibility letter.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Four children were napping on top of a blanket on the carpet. They did not have a napping mat or cot.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policies do not address Infant Safe Sleep.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
4 caregiver files did not have a signed dated statements verifying orientation training on abuse and neglect.
4 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
I observed children being fed and there were no daily reports available for review for today.
4 746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
I observed the children go more than 3 hours without being offered food.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was not being tested monthly. This was corrected when the director tested the carbon monoxide detector and documented the testing during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
An 3m infant was observed sleeping in car seat with blanket of thier face.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A 10 year old was left alone with CCR while two staff went in and out of classrooms.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio.
5 HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 caregivers did not have pre-employment affidavits on file.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
A training cup in use only had the first name on the cup and not the last name initial.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver did not have CPR training completed in person with a manikin.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the follow up one infants age 5m were still observed sitting in a car seat without using safety straps.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The relocation diagram does not designate where staff and children will go during severe weather.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
CCR staff observed uncovered outlets. This was corrected when CCR staff asked operation staff did they have more outlets covers. The director then covered the outlets.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 out of 9 children's records is missing the emergency contact's address.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In room 5 the youngest child was 1 year old and the eldest was 3 years old.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (184)

184 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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