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A Brighter Day Child Care Center

638 Bonham St, Columbus, TX 78934 · Colorado County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 10 centers in Colorado County
5High risk
6Medium High risk
11Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 8 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Health & medication4
Other standards3
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Transportation1
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1
Child protection1
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 3, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
MediumMar 3, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
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.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
MediumAug 9, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
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.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
Medium HighAug 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
HighAug 9, 2024InspectionSleep safety
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
Medium HighAug 9, 2024InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.5607(a)(2)
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
MediumAug 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
MediumSep 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023
Medium HighSep 8, 2023InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023
HighSep 8, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2023
MediumSep 8, 2023InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
MediumSep 8, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighSep 13, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
HighSep 13, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
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
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
HighSep 13, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
MediumOct 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
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.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 30, 2008
DirectorNatalie Tillman
Phone9797323201
State operation #919069

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.