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

Texas records · COLORADO County · COLUMBUS

A Brighter Day Child Care Center

Licensed Center in COLUMBUS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 30, 2008

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
638 BONHAM ST, COLUMBUS, TX 78934 2604
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 30, 2008
Operation number
919069
Licensed capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,013
Citations recorded19
Record coversSeptember 13, 2022 – March 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High3
Medium10
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 3, 20262 citations recorded2 of 566 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 6, 20253 citations recorded3 of 699 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
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.

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

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

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

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 9, 20245 citations recorded5 of 508 standards cited at this visit
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsRisk level: Medium
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.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
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.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minorRisk level: High
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 8, 20235 citations recorded5 of 761 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 MonthsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and NeglectRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 460 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 13, 20223 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High
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

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 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.