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Bright Beginnings Preschool

1200 County Rd 1492, Wimberley, TX 78676 · Hays County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Bright Beginnings Preschool is a licensed child care center in Wimberley, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Wimberley and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 5 centers in Wimberley
5High risk
8Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 27, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib §746.2417(2)(A)
There was not an infant daily schedule for me to verify if oppertunities for outside play and large and small motor
Correction verified Apr 28, 2026
MediumApr 27, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
We were unable to find infant written feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2026
HighApr 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
Of the 6 children's files reviewed, three needed complete address and telephone number for the parent's prefered doctor or hospital.
Correction verified May 5, 2026
HighApr 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Of the 6 children files reviewed, one needed updated immunizations.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
Medium HighJan 20, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A vape pen fell from the pocket of a caregiver. It rolled on the floor, and a 20-month-old toddler picked up the vape pen, and held it out to her caregiver to take back.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
One child's file did not have a health statement.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Five out of the five staff trainings records that were reviewed were missing required training hours.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch requirement.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
None of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid training expired in June 2024.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
MediumJul 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Three caregiver's personnel records were missing their proof of education.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
HighJul 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director was missing required annual training hours.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024
HighNov 14, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did not check the label on a bottle, resulting in an infant receiving the wrong bottle.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the walk through of Classroom 3 two broken outlet plates were observed.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 7/21/2020.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2021
HighOct 26, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/5/2020.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 2, 1999
DirectorMatilda Long
Phone5128477924
State operation #536054

Common questions

Does Bright Beginnings Preschool take infants?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Preschool’s hours?

7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bright Beginnings Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Bright Beginnings Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Beginnings Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Wimberley, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bright Beginnings Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 27, 2026: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Beginnings Preschool compare with other daycares in Wimberley?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Wimberley by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Beginnings Preschool last inspected?

Apr 27, 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 536054 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.