Texas records · GRAYSON County · SHERMAN

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary

Licensed Center in SHERMAN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 22, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 711 N ELM ST, SHERMAN, TX 75090
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 22, 2025
Operation number: 1806598
Licensed capacity: 83 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,625
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	November 19, 2024 – October 26, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	3
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 605 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 659 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 616 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 12, 20251 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

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 10, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2025.

InspectionJune 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 22, 20251 citation recorded1 of 579 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 553 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 5, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 144 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 3, 20243 citations recorded3 of 177 standards cited at this visit

746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In CareRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium

During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 19, 20242 citations recorded2 of 1,275 standards cited at this visit

746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessRisk level: Medium High

The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2024.

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.