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Big Dreams Preschool

27 Sawyer St, Beaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Big Dreams Preschool is a licensed child care center in Beaumont, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 18). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 38 centers in Beaumont and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#25 of 38 centers in Beaumont
5High risk
7Medium High risk
2Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 25, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Records & paperwork5
Food & feeding2
Other standards2
Transportation1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJan 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
HighNov 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025
HighNov 10, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The operation's van did not have a fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher must be securely mounted in the passenger compartment.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium LowJan 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
HighJan 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Evidence supports that a caregiver lacked judgement and self-control while in charge of a classroom of school age children. During transition time, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child aggressively and then pushing the child. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
Medium LowJan 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the center during the previous calendar year by January 15th as required.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2024
Medium HighNov 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have a current health inspection.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023
Medium HighMar 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 16-month-old child was combined with a 5-year-old child during nap time.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2023
HighDec 29, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Director was in a car accident in August, 2022, and did not report the incident to licensing. No children were injured during the accident.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
HighSep 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
The toddler restroom had cleaning supplies under the sink and accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowSep 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit available.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
The playground had several broken toys that need to be removed from the playground.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
The changing mat on the toddler changing table was dirty and had not been sanitized. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
There was debris on the playground that children had access to.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant did not have an updated feeding schedule available. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The operation did not have activity plans available.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2022
Medium HighApr 29, 2022InspectionOther standards
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas §746.5403(a)
The operation does not have a current gas inspection available.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
The operation does not have an evacuation and relocation diagram available.
Correction verified May 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours12:00 AM-12:00 AM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 23, 2022
DirectorRegina Gardiner
Phone4098129918
State operation #1740183

Common questions

Does Big Dreams Preschool take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Big Dreams Preschool’s hours?

12 AM to 12 AM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Big Dreams Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Big Dreams Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Big Dreams Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Beaumont, is $28.60 a day for infants, $27.80 a day for toddlers and $27.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Big Dreams Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 10, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Big Dreams Preschool compare with other daycares in Beaumont?

It is #25 of 38 centers in Beaumont by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Big Dreams Preschool last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025. 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 1740183 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.