Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The play structure on the playground for younger children had less than 6 inches of loosefill and only had two and a half inches of mulch.

Corrected Oct 1, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: There were broken toys/items and trash scattered all over the big back playground.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: One out of 10 children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record available to review.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18)(G) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions"

Inspector's note: The operational policy did not specify how to provide indoor physical activity during extreme weather.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: The side back door on the big playground was not latched correctly. Allowing children to have unrestricted access.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Dec 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers were last serviced in October 2024.

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Dec 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: It was determined that proper supervision was not being practiced when caregivers were leaving the school-age group unattended.

Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: A person was observed coming out of a classroom that had children and they did not have a cleared background check. Corrected at inspection: The person left during the inspection.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was observed that the Pre-K classroom door that leads to the playground was propped open with a chair while the children were playing outside.

Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed in a bouncy seat and was sitting straight up, as not permitted by the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver left the classroom door open, which allowed a child to walk out of the classroom and leave the building.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, a two-year-old child walked out of the operation unsupervised and was found walking down the road.

Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

State rule 746.1701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children"

Inspector's note: There was one caregiver in charge of a classroom with 10 children who ranged in age. The classroom was out of ratio by 5 children.

Corrected Sep 4, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: It was observed during the investigation of the Pre-K classroom needing repairs due to water damage.

Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The school aged playground had a broken plastic barrier, creating a sharp point on the play equipment. The playground also had tree limbs and broken play equipment in the play area.

Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.

Corrected Apr 14, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: On 11/14/24, the director was caring for 23 children with a specified age group of 4 years, placing the classroom over ratio by five children.

Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Jan 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained

State rule 746.2601(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained"

Inspector's note: Child was sent home with feces in pants. Child was not asked if they needed to go to the restroom or checked by caregiver to see if they were clean prior to being sent home.

Corrected Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Jan 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).