No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Bright Beginnings Preschool And Elementary
711 N Elm St, Sherman
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- May 22, 2025
- Phone
- 9039980075
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-08. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-29.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-06. - Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-13.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-10. - Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
Inspector's note: During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-10.
- Critical Documentation of Fire Inspection
Inspector's note: The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-26. - Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Inspector's note: The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-26.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.