Licensed center · Austin, TX
Bright Beginnings
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
- Capacity 136
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- 13 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 136 children
Accepts child care assistance- School-age care
After-school care
Skill classes
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
9414 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County · 24 licensed daycares in 78758
Capacity rank 6 of 24 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1515161
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- September 2013
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
12 inspections on record, most recent Aug 11, 2026. 5 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard. 8 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 24, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 26, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.521(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.521(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 16, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 20, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Oct 12, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.
Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Corrected Nov 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected Nov 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Two children do not have medical authorization.
Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A torn diaper changing mat was observed.
Corrected Aug 5, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
Corrected Aug 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 1, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.
Corrected Aug 5, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
9 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Aug 11, 2026. All 9 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High333%
- Medium High556%
- Medium111%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 9 of 12 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 9 findings, 7 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 26, 2026, 3 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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