Licensed center · Columbus, TX
A Brighter Day Child Care Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:45 AM today
- Capacity 68
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 2 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:45 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 68 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Skill classes
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
638 Bonham St, Columbus, TX 78934 · Colorado County · 4 licensed daycares in 78934
Capacity rank 4 of 4 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
- 919069
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2008
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent Mar 3, 2026. 7 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected Mar 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
May 6, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4003(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 23, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Aug 9, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
- StandardTexas HHSC risk level: Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
Corrected Aug 16, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5607(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
Corrected Aug 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- StandardTexas HHSC risk level: High
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Corrected Aug 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
Corrected Aug 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Corrected Aug 16, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- StandardTexas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.4751(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
Corrected Sep 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2411(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(26)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 23, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Sep 13, 2022Self-reported incident3 standards cited
- 746.1003(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1003(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1301(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
Corrected Oct 22, 2021
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
Corrected Oct 13, 2021
- 746.1301(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
Corrected Nov 22, 2021
- 746.1301(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
Corrected Oct 13, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
23 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Mar 3, 2026. All 23 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High522%
- Medium High626%
- Medium1148%
- Medium Low14%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 23 findings, 23 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Mar 3, 2026
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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