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Licensed Center · Texas

A Brighter Day Child Care Center

638 Bonham St, Columbus

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
68
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 30, 2008
Phone
9797323201

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

5High risk
6Medium-high risk
11Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
8Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: 3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-10.
May 6, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: 2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: One child did not have the most current immunization on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
Sep 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 9, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
    Inspector's note: One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-12.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-23.
  • Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
    Inspector's note: 4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-12.
  • Non-critical HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: 7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
Jan 18, 2024 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-19.
Oct 12, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 8, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
    Inspector's note: A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-22.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
    Inspector's note: Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-29.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.