Brighter Future Learning Center
Does Brighter Future Learning Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 17 child-care citations for Brighter Future Learning Center in EDINBURG, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 are recorded at the High level and 6 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Child was placed in a playpen as a form of discipline due to biting. Children were observed restricted to a corner of the classroom using playpens. *This was corrected at inspection when child was removed from playpen and playpens were removed from restrincing children from moving around the room.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A 14-year-old child without a background check was being transported with other children from school to the day care center.
- High
746.3205 - Nighttime Care Supervision
A caregiver was observed sleeping while in charge of supervision of children during naptime.
Show 14 earlier citations
- High
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant fell asleep in a bouncer (restrictive device) and was not removed as soon as possible.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver failed to provide supervision as a child touched another child inappropriately.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver failed to exercise good judgement by breaking operation's restroom protocol and allowing two school-age children of the opposite sex to use the restrooms outside the classroom at the same time, unsupervised.
- High
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was left in an exersaucer (restrictive device) for over 1 hour and 25 minutes.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection report available for review was dated 03/26/2020.
- Medium High
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The training records for two caregivers were not available for review. The fire inspection was not available for review. The Children's Products Certification form used to prove that the operation has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was not current. The form available for review had a date of 10/14/24.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A diaper was observed on the ground in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The diaper was removed during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child was admitted to daycare despite lacking a food allergy emergency plan for the food allergy noted on the admission form.
- Medium High
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection was not avaibale for review. Last Fire inspection was dated 12-5-22.
- Medium High
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Director of operation confirmed that the inspection of the active play space and equipment is not taking place on a daily basis. Spider webs were found on toys within children's reach. NOTE: Spider webs were removed from the toys within children's reach.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care of 6 infants with a specified age group of 12-17 months. The group was over ratio by 1 child. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by a second caregiver being assigned to the classroom.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five caregivers did not have the required annual training topics.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 out of 10 childrens records reviewed were missing a healthcare statement.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Two 2 year old children were observed watching cartoons on television during inspection.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.