Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
Does Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 12 child-care citations for Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary in SHERMAN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 3 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 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- 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
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.
- 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
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.
Show 9 earlier citations
- High
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.
- Medium High
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.
- Medium High
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.
- Medium High
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.
- Medium
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.
- Medium
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.
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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.