A Brighter Day Child Care Center
Licensed Center · Columbus, Colorado County, TX · Operation No. 919069
A Brighter Day Child Care Center holds a Full Permit issued October 30, 2008. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 23 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
October 30, 2008
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
638 Bonham St, Columbus, TX 78934-2604
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
23
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 6 · Medium 11 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Report | 3 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
March 3, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Corrected: March 10, 2026
March 3, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected: March 10, 2026
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Corrected: May 7, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Corrected: May 12, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Corrected: May 12, 2025
August 9, 2024 Standard § HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
High Verbatim from the agency record
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Corrected: August 12, 2024
August 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Corrected: August 23, 2024
August 9, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Corrected: August 16, 2024
August 9, 2024 Standard § HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Corrected: August 16, 2024
August 9, 2024 Standard § 746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Corrected: August 12, 2024
January 18, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Corrected: September 15, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Corrected: September 29, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Corrected: September 22, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Corrected: September 15, 2023
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Corrected: November 11, 2022
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Corrected: November 11, 2022
September 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Corrected: November 11, 2022
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Corrected: October 22, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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