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A Bright Beginning Learning Center

1278 Hillcrest Dr, New Braunfels, TX 781304.6· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2025
Call (830) 609-9151Directions

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About

About A Bright Beginning Learning Center

A Bright Beginning Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2025, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Bright Beginning Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Comal County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Comal County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Bright Beginning Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1800428
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to validate that an infant was given diced pieces of hot dog that contained traces of pork resulting in an infant having a delayed allergic reaction the following day at home and had to be hospitalized.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  4. Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The last fire inspection was conducted on December 30,2024, which a current one has not been set up.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

  5. Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two out of six children's records did not have an address for the emergency contact. This was corrected when the director received the information.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A changing mat was observed to be torn making it unable to be properly sanitized. This was corrected when the changing mat was replaced with a new one. Several ceiling fans were observed with dust on the blades and vents. This was corrected when the fans and vents were cleaned.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “The 18-2-year-old room was observed with lunch being served on a bare table for the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

  3. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The opening room was observed this morning with the TV on and three of the children were under the age of two.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  5. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “When reviewing the handbook, numbers: 9,18,19,20 were not available for review. This was corrected when the director added the standards to the handbook.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Bright Beginning Learning Center

Is A Bright Beginning Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 21, 2025.

When was A Bright Beginning Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Bright Beginning Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 7 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Bright Beginning Learning Center care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Bright Beginning Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Bright Beginning Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Bright Beginning Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 609-9151 to ask.

What is A Bright Beginning Learning Center's phone number?

(830) 609-9151.

Where is A Bright Beginning Learning Center?

1278 Hillcrest Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The nearest other daycare we list is Through A Child's Eyes, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).