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Bright Beginnings

Child care center · 410 AUSTIN ST, Atlanta, TX 75551-1911 · License 963246

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Poor

Capacity 51. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (104)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on the promotion of physical activities.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The Operational Policies were evaluated and lacked a written statement that employees are not required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of six children's files reviewed for immunizations as part of Health and Safety Audit was lacking up to date immunizations. The name of child and missing immunizations was left with director.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
One of the two directors did not have documentation on file as when present at the operation during hours of operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
It was observed when entering the operation a 4 month old asleep in their car seat in the dining area. Based on time of arrival of the child and arrival of inspector the child had been in the car seat over 30 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the car seat and placed in their crib.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
It was observed during inspection the caregiver/director was conducting administrative duties while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when another staff arrived at the operation.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments;
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on having a comfortable place with an adult seat for mother's who wish to breastfeed at the operation.
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
It was observed that the operation had not validated this employee list in their provider portal since 8/6/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the director validated the employee list in the portal.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
As part of a review of immunization records three of six children's records were lacking current immunizations. A list was left with operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that two staff had a confrontation in the classroom while they had children in care.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
During a review of the operational policies the policies were lacking a policy on suspensions and expulsion of children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of four staff files had the required hours of training but were lacking annual training in "Preventing Spread of Communicable Diseases including Immunizations".

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

Inspections (32)

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

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