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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
4634 Kostoryz Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Nueces County · 14 licensed daycares in 78415
Capacity rank 2 of 14 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 1 in 78415
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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
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.5535(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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