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A Bright Beginning Private School

407 E Polk St, Richardson, TX 750813.7· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
73
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2014

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About A Bright Beginning Private School

A Bright Beginning Private School is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2014, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
73 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity73 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Bright Beginning Private School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Private School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
73 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1536167
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was not walking around the playground to ensure all children were being supervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

  7. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “A 22 month old was observed eating a hot dog that had not been cut lengthwise.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  9. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The operation failed to contact a child's parent immediately when they noticed a rash on their thigh. The parent was notified by phone at the end of the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “After review of children's files, several children did not have complete emergency contact information.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “The operation did not have the proper depth off loose fill for the required play ground space.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “After review of personnel records, a caregiver did not have the complete 24 hours of training required for the year.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current copy of the annual fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

  3. Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Children records in tthe vehicle did not have emergency contact addresses and release persons contact numbers.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “At the time of the inspection, staff files lacked current training in transportation safety, training for children under 24 months, and required content training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “At the time of the inspection one child did not have an allergy plan signed by a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

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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Questions about A Bright Beginning Private School

Is A Bright Beginning Private School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2014.

When was A Bright Beginning Private School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Bright Beginning Private School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Private School care for?

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

Does A Bright Beginning Private School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are A Bright Beginning Private School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Bright Beginning Private School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 235-8213 to ask.

What is A Bright Beginning Private School's phone number?

(972) 235-8213.

Where is A Bright Beginning Private School?

407 E Polk St, Richardson, TX 75081. The nearest other daycare we list is Children Are Heroes Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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