Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI
Bright Beginnings
Licensed Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 8, 2002
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 4634 KOSTORYZ RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78415 5025
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 8, 2002
- Operation number
- 815844
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 12 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 3 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,074 |
| Citations recorded | 17 |
| Record covers | October 26, 2021 – June 17, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2026.
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2026.
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2026.
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.
Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025.
Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2025.
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2025.
Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023.
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2023.
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2022.
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.