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Sealy, TX 77474 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Brighter Day Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About A Brighter Day Child Care Center
A Brighter Day Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 30, 2008, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Brighter Day Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Colorado County has a median price of $185 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.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for A Brighter Day Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #919069
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have the most current immunization on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
“One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
746.5607(a)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
- Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Sep 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about A Brighter Day Child Care Center
Is A Brighter Day Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 30, 2008.
When was A Brighter Day Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Brighter Day Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Brighter Day Child Care Center care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Brighter Day Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Brighter Day Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Brighter Day Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 732-3201 to ask.
What is A Brighter Day Child Care Center's phone number?
(979) 732-3201.
Where is A Brighter Day Child Care Center?
638 Bonham St, Columbus, TX 78934. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Einstein Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.