Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · CAMERON County · SAN BENITO

Bright Kids Day Care

Licensed Center in SAN BENITO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 17, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
820 E BUSINESS 77 SUITE C, SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 17, 2020
Operation number
1691667
Licensed capacity
47 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,134
Citations recorded16
Record coversApril 12, 2022 – January 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High9
Medium High4
Medium1
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 14, 20262 citations recorded2 of 628 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 12/13/2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental StagesRisk level: Medium
New staff member is missing 15 hours of pre-service training. Staff was hired 9/2/25.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 4, 20252 citations recorded2 of 626 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High
Observed a 4 month old infant asleep in the crib covered with a blanket at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 15, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted forRisk level: High
Vehicle is designated to transport eight person and it does not have an electronic child safety alarm system.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
Fire extinguisher was not secured in the passenger's compartment.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 28, 20244 citations recorded4 of 638 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted forRisk level: High
Vehicle is designated to transport eight person and it does not have an electronic child safety alarm system.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
Fire extinguisher was not secured in the passenger's compartment.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High
First aid kit was not available in the transportation vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High
Transportation training was not available.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 26, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3803(a)(3) - Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single DoseRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered, facility failed to provide a single dose of a prescribed medication to a child in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 623 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 17, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
There is a new employee observed by licensing to be working and there is no notification that the employee or the daycare has received eligibility results.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 12, 20223 citations recorded3 of 597 standards cited at this visit
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
Out of all the children's files reviewed, only one was missing the date of admission.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Proper maintenance of the outdoor area is not up to date as there is a nail sticking out of the frame right outside the back door leading to the playground which could snag a child's shirt or a child's hair. Also there is a plant of some sort coming through the picket fence where the AC unit is. (NOTE: Pictures on file)

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear PointsRisk level: High
There was a toy on top of the plastic picnic table that was cracked and posed a pinching hazard. (NOTE: Picture on file)

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.