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Bright Steps TX LLC

Licensed child-care center in Taylor, TX 76574 · Texas operation #1816055

Record summary

3 high-risk · 7 total

3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 9 inspections); last inspection Oct 30, 2026.

0 of 7 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
589 Carlos G Parker Blvd NW, Taylor, TX 76574
Phone
(512) 762-3195
Website
yourbrightsteps.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
24 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 21, 2026
Director
Maria Bracho
Programs
Snacks Provided

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Oct 30, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 30, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 22, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and rocked the infant in her arms.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation had not received a sanitation inspection in over 12 months as required.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: A fire drill was not conducted in April or May of 2026 according to the drill log.

Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 13, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 20, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 19, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: Out of two caregiver files, one caregiver did not have proof of education.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Nov 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: Out of two caregiver files reviewed, one caregiver supervising children did not have proof of first aid training.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Nov 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 20, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 24, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 9, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

High risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

State rule 746.4601(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings"

Inspector's note: The fence surrounding the outdoor space has openings of 4 inches in some areas between the slats and between 6 to 6.5 inches along the bottom. Children are not currently in care in this space.

Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified by the state Jul 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a fire inspection.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Bright Steps TX LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1816055.

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