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Bright Beginnings Learning Center

145 Evangeline Dr, Vidor, TX 77662 · Orange County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Bright Beginnings Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Vidor, TX, licensed for up to 312 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (7 of 22). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Vidor and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 10 centers in Vidor
6High risk
13Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication7
Food & feeding5
Caregiver conduct3
Other standards3
Supervision1
Child protection1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation the parent was not notified about an injury to an infant that required medical attention.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver placed a jar of heated water on the diaper changing table with a bag of milk to thaw for a bottle.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths §746.3501(2)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not cleanse an infant with an individual cloth or disposable wipe after a soiled diaper was removed during a diaper change:
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food §746.3415(1)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver made a bottle for an infant without washing their hands after changing a child’s diaper.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner §746.2419(5)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a child was placed laying on the floor propped up by a boppy pillow while holding their bottle for feeding time.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not wash an infant’s hands after their diaper changed.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant’s diaper.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence supports a caregiver aggressively grabbing and picking up an infant by both arms resulting in injury that required medical attention.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Activities for Infants - Physical Activity including Supervised Tummy Time and Safe, Clean, Uncluttered Area §746.2417(3)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that infants are not being directly supervised during tummy time. It can be seen in the video that the infants are placed on the floor, on their tummy, and caregivers walk away from them.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting §746.2401(3)
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation infants were not being held and comforted when upset.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that infants were sitting in restrictive devices for longer than 15 minutes and they were not eating.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that two caregivers can be seen using their phone while in the classroom with children in care.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing an infant’s diaper.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence supports that a caregiver did not use good judgement or self-control when roughly placing an infant in the Sit Me Up Chair causing unsupported head to hit front part of chair. A caregiver did not use good judgement while picking up pacifiers off of the floor and placing them back into an infant’s mouth without being sanitized. Caregivers did not use good judgement and notify the director, or the parent, when a caregiver admitted to picking up an infant and hearing his arm pop.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that an infant was observed sleeping in a Sit Me Up chair for more than an hour.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighAug 27, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
loose staples and sand were located under and around the diaper changing mat in the two year old room and the 12 to 18 month room. This was corrected at inspection and the mats and tables were cleaned.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
In the infant room one Infant Care Instruction sheet for was 4 days past due to be updated. The form was last signed on 7-23-25 and is required to be updated every 30 days.
Correction verified Aug 27, 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 22, 2025
Medium HighSep 3, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when a label was placed.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 20, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The Director engaged in conducting a recorded forensic interview of a 3-year old child in which the Director is not properly trained to administer.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
MediumOct 7, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Four children files reviewed and one child is lacking a signature for Health Statement. This was corrected at inspection when the father came up to the center to sign.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity312 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 16, 2016
DirectorChelyn Butts
Phone4094224409
State operation #1628333

Common questions

Does Bright Beginnings Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bright Beginnings Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bright Beginnings Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Beginnings Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Vidor, 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 Bright Beginnings Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 24, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Beginnings Learning Center compare with other daycares in Vidor?

It is #10 of 10 centers in Vidor by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 8, 2026. No violations were found 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 1628333 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.