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Bright Beginnings

Child care center · 4634 KOSTORYZ RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415-5025 · License 815844

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 125. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Yes
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
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.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Yes
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
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.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
3 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
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.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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