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Childcare center · Corpus Christi, TX

Bright Beginnings

A licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 4634 KOSTORYZ RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

County: Nueces County

Phone: (361) 855-9236

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 125 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 815844

Permit: Full Permit, issued November 8, 2002

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 7 inspections
  • 1 investigation
  • 1 assessment
  • 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 5, Medium Low 1)

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from October 26, 2021 to June 17, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 17 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

  1. June 17, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: July 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: July 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: July 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

  2. January 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  3. December 22, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2025 · Correction verified: January 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2026 · Correction verified: January 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  4. December 18, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  5. July 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  6. June 18, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations

    • 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 16, 2025 · Correction verified: July 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2025 · Correction verified: July 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 16, 2025 · Correction verified: July 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: July 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

  7. March 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  8. July 3, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2024 · Correction verified: July 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

  9. January 18, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 28, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

  10. August 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  11. July 19, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

  12. July 17, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2023 · Correction verified: July 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

  13. February 1, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2023 · Correction verified: March 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

  14. October 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  15. October 20, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  16. July 19, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: August 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.

  17. October 26, 2021 · Investigation · No citations

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Sources

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.

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