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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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638 Bonham St
Columbus, TX 78934 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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