Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
Licensed Center · Sherman, Grayson County, TX · Operation No. 1806598
Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary holds a Full Permit issued May 22, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 12 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
May 22, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
83 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
711 N Elm St, Sherman, TX 75090
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
12
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 3 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
June 19, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.
Corrected: June 20, 2025
June 12, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 12, 2025
June 10, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 8, 2025
June 10, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 20, 2025
April 22, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.
Corrected: April 29, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 6, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 13, 2025
December 3, 2024 Standard § 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
December 3, 2024 Standard § 746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 10, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.
Corrected: November 26, 2024
November 19, 2024 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.
Corrected: November 26, 2024
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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