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Licensed center · Corpus Christi, TX

Bright Beginnings

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 125
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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4634 Kostoryz Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
125 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
8 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 125 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • 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
815844
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
November 2002
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent Jun 17, 2026. 9 of 17 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jun 17, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2026

    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2026

    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2026

  • Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 22, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.

      Corrected Jan 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 18, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 18, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.5535(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

      Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.

      Corrected Jun 20, 2025

    • 746.4803Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.

      Corrected Jul 16, 2025

    • 746.901(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.

      Corrected Jul 9, 2025 · 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 volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.

      Corrected Jun 18, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.

      Corrected Jul 16, 2025

  • Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.

      Corrected Jul 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 18, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

      Corrected Jan 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023

  • Jul 17, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.

      Corrected Jul 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.

      Corrected Jul 19, 2023, at the inspection

  • Feb 1, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2023

  • Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

17 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Jun 17, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High16%
  • Medium High741%
  • Medium635%
  • Medium Low318%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
5 of 12 shown
Corrected at the visit
2 of 17 findings, 15 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jun 17, 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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