A Brighter Day Child Care Center
A Brighter Day Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 23). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Colorado County and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
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.
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
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.
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
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.
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
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
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
About this center
Common questions
Does A Brighter Day Child Care Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are A Brighter Day Child Care Center’s hours?
6:45 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does A Brighter Day Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has A Brighter Day Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 9, 2024: “HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does A Brighter Day Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Colorado County?
It is #10 of 10 centers in Colorado County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was A Brighter Day Child Care Center last inspected?
Mar 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 919069 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.