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Bright Beginnings
A licensed child care center in Pampa, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 801 E BROWNING AVE, Pampa, TX 79065
County: Gray County
Phone: (806) 669-4758
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 90 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 501293
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 23, 1993
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
- 4 investigations
- 4 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 1, Medium 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 February 28, 2022 to February 5, 2026, newest first: 33 visits and 32 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.
February 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
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)
A caregiver of the operation was working in the classroom with direct access to children in care without an eligible notification from the centralized background check unit. It was corrected at inspection with the caregiver being removed from the classroom.
September 13, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when administering a COVID test on a child in care without parental consent.
September 10, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 10, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During lunch time an infant was observed seated in a high chair but the straps were not secured and fastened.
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 10, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infants that have the motor function to reach forward had their hands washed with an individual cloth instead of using the hand washing sink.
August 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 5, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
February 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 8, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2023 · Correction verified: November 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed at inspection. One was not available for review and another was last updated in August 2023. Both require an updated infant feeding instruction.
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 10, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom to complete an incident report form regarding a biting incident.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Diaper changing was observed in the older infant classroom and the toddler classroom and hand washing by the children and staff did not occur after each diaper change.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have a list of all of the children's ages in the classroom and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child she was responsible for.
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classrooms were observed with children having their food served directly on a table without a plate or napkin.
March 6, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 1, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2023 · Correction verified: March 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not been routinely conducting fire drills monthly.
February 24, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Classroom interactions were observed with the classroom that is mixed with older infants and toddlers. The caregiver rarely communicated with the children in a positive manner and was very overly firm with her demands to the children that is not appropriate for their developmental level. Additionally the children were disciplined negatively for wanting to play with toys when they had already transitioned from lunch time and story time and had not had an opportunity to play in over an hour.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and children did not have their hands washed after diaper changes and staff did not wash their hands either.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In one classroom, the caregiver did not know an accurate count of the number of children she is responsible for and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child. Multiple classrooms did not have a list of the names and ages of the children.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after each use. When the sanitizing product was used between some of the diaper changing sessions, the manufacturer instructions were not being followed.
February 20, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained, bottles were not labeled for two infants resulting in infants being fed the wrong bottles. It was immediately corrected with all the bottles being labeled and was observed labeled at inspection.
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, diaper changes have not been conducted promptly.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, one child with a known food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.
February 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 1, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff member of the operation tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago and a timely report to child care regulation was not made. It was corrected at inspection with a report being made.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 1, 2023 · Correction verified: February 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler classroom with two children less than the age of 2 were observed participating in screen time with watching a movie.
January 30, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2023 · Correction verified: February 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff are routinely leaving the infant room unsupervised.
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2023 · Correction verified: February 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, infants are often being fed with their bottles propped.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2023 · Correction verified: February 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not reinforcing the compliance with minimum standards with the staff employed at the operation and patterns of minimum standard violations.
January 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 18, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The pre-k caregiver was supervising 3 children at the meal time tables while the remaining 7 children she was responsible for were two classrooms away. The caregiver was not within physical proximity, did not have visual awareness or able to intervene with the other 7 children she was responsible for. Children were running around the classroom as well.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sink specified for hand washing after diaper changes was also being used for cleaning bottles.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this inspection I observed a 4 month old asleep on a boppy pillow with a blanket and the boppy pillow was sitting inside a crib. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow and blanket was removed from the crib.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sand box was observed at inspection with cat poop in the sand box. Children were observed at inspection playing in the sand box.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2023 · Correction verified: January 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Once classroom was observed with 12 children between the ages of 15 months and 2 years of age during nap time. The specified age group of the classroom was 18-23 months of age and is limited to 9 children with one caregiver. Since classroom with children less than 18 months of age cannot be reduced for nap time ratios, the classroom was over ratio with one caregiver.
October 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 13, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver left the infant classroom over ratio with six infants, less than 12 months of age, with one staff member in the classroom while completing laundry duty tasks in the kitchen.
October 6, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2022 · Correction verified: October 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infants were observed buckled securely in high chairs at inspection however an infant in a restrictive device (bouncer chair) that requires the infant to be fastened was not secured after being placed in the device.
September 29, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2022 · Correction verified: October 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were observed in a high chair and they were not securely fastened with the buckles when in use.
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2022 · Correction verified: October 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A classroom with a combination of older infants and younger toddlers did not wash hands after entering from the playground. They additionally did not wash hands before eating.
September 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 15, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2022 · Correction verified: October 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained at inspection, there is sufficient evidence that staff are routinely leaving infants asleep in restrictive devices.
February 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.