Bright Beginnings

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Corpus Christi / Nueces / 78415
Street address: 4634 Kostoryz Rd
Phone: (361) 855-9236
Capacity: 125
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 8, 2002
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 17, 2026.

The same records list 12 cited deficiencies dated January 18, 2024 to June 17, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Bright Beginnings in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-17.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	5
Medium	5
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-17 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-31

2026-06-17 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-31

2026-06-17 · 746.901 · Medium

Required Personnel Records

Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-31

Full citation history from HHSC (17)

2026-06-17 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
2026-06-17 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
2026-06-17 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
2025-12-22 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-23. Correction verified: 2026-01-16.
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.
2025-12-22 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-22. Correction verified: 2026-01-16.
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
2025-06-18 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-22.
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
2025-06-18 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-06-18 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-22.
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.
2025-06-18 · 746.5535(a)(1) · Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-20. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
2025-06-18 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-09. Correction verified: 2025-07-16.
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.
2024-07-03 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-17. Correction verified: 2024-07-15.
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
2024-01-18 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-28. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
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.
2023-07-19 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-08-10.
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
2023-07-17 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
2023-07-17 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
2023-02-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-13.
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.
2022-07-19 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: 2022-08-04.
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=203286

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.