A Brighter Day Child Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Columbus / Colorado / 78934
Street address: 638 Bonham St
Phone: (979) 732-3201
Capacity: 68
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:45 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 30, 2008
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 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 3, 2026.

The same records list 11 cited deficiencies dated January 18, 2024 to March 3, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 2 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 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 11 cited deficiencies for A Brighter Day Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-03.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	2
Medium	7
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

2026-03-03 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-10

2026-03-03 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-10

2025-05-06 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

Correction date recorded: 2025-05-12

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2026-03-03 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-10.
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
2026-03-03 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-10.
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
2025-05-06 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: 2025-05-08.
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
2025-05-06 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-07. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
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.
2025-05-06 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
2024-08-09 · HRC 42.0563 · High
Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-12.
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
2024-08-09 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-12.
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
2024-08-09 · HRC 42.04271 · Medium
Parent's Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-12.
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.
2024-08-09 · 746.5607(a)(2) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-12.
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
2024-08-09 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-12.
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.
2024-01-18 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-22.
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
2023-09-08 · 746.4751(d) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-29. Correction verified: 2023-10-04.
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
2023-09-08 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-22. Correction verified: 2023-10-04.
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
2023-09-08 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-11.
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
2023-09-08 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
2023-09-08 · 746.501(a)(26) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
2022-09-13 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
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
2022-09-13 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
2022-09-13 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=382601

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.