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Bright Beginnings PreSchool

2525 E Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County
Accepts child care subsidies

Bright Beginnings PreSchool is a licensed child care center in Bryan, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (2 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. 60% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 41 centers in Bryan and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #19 of 41 centers in Bryan
2High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 10 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since January 3, 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
While reviewing records there was no documentation of monthly test being conducted. This was corrected at the inspection when test were conducted and documented.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
While reviewing employee files there was no documentation on how caregiver met education qualifications. This was corrected at the inspection when documentation was emailed.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 20, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
While reviewing video footageat the operation it was seen a caregiver did not provide a level of supervision that ensured a child's safety.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighApr 20, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
While reviewing video footage at the operation a caregiver was seen grabbing and pulling a child by the legs to put shoes on. During an interview a caregiver stated they grabbed a child by the arm to take them to timeout.
Correction verified May 3, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 24, 2003
DirectorCarrie Parris
Phone9797747750
State operation #819459

Common questions

Does Bright Beginnings PreSchool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Bright Beginnings PreSchool’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 PreSchool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

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 Brazos Valley area, which includes Bryan, is $34.20 a day for toddlers, $33.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $31.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bright Beginnings PreSchool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 20, 2023: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Beginnings PreSchool compare with other daycares in Bryan?

It is tied for #19 of 41 centers in Bryan by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Beginnings PreSchool last inspected?

Jan 7, 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 819459 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.