Mindy De La Cruz
Richwood, TX 77531 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Brighter Day Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 255
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About A Brighter Day Learning Academy
A Brighter Day Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Clute, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 2, 2017, for up to 255 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
- 255 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 255 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Brighter Day Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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 Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 255 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1618217
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
“The director has been absent for an extended period of time and has not requalified a director to take over in their absence.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There is a merry go round, on the playground, that does not have loose fill in the fall zones of the equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The arch climber, on the playground, does not have the required 6 feet of use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Staff files were not available during my inspection due to the person in charge not having access to the office.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The electrical outlet in the toddler room was uncovered. Note: The caregiver covered the outlet before I left the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no feeding instructions available for the infants not on table foods.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The preschool classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Note: A second caregiver arrived during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In the infant 2 class has a play pen that has the net part ripped, the air vent has visible dirt on it, the paint is chipping. The table in the pre-k room is broken and laying on it's side. There are three broken shelves in the pre-k room as well. In the toddler 2 class there is a ceiling tile that is saturated and appears to have mold on it.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The caregiver in charge did not have access to the files and paperwork needed for the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Children records were not available during my inspection due to the person in charge not having access to the office.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The tv was on in the infant room. Note: The caregiver was informed that the tv cannot be on for children under 2 years old and it was shut off.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The infant room teachers were unaware of each child's age to determine the specified age group for ratio. Note: The director went into the room and ensured the staff had access to each child's age so they could determine proper ratios.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The toddler room was over ratio by 4 children. One caregiver was supervising 15 children with the specified age group being 2 years old. Ratio for 2 year olds is s1 caregiver to 11 children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregivers admit to being on their phone during the day. The director admits to having a problem with caregivers being on their phone.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
- Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Five children files had a parent listed as their emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Staff files were not available for review at the operation during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Four children files did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“The straps in the infant table were not being used while the infants were sitting in the seats eating lunch. Note: The caregiver strapped the children in.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's files out of 10 reviewed did not have a shot record. One child's file did not have a completed shot record.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Jul 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file out of 10 reviewed was missing a statement of health.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's file is missing a completed immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
- Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- Mar 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Follow up: There was a 20 month age difference in the infant room. The youngest child is 3 months old and the oldest is 23 months. Note: The ratio was adjusted to ensure the room was in ratio and there was not more than an 18 month age gap in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
Nov 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was a 20 month age difference in the infant room. The youngest child is 3 months old and the oldest is 23 months. Note: The ratio was adjusted to ensure the room was in ratio and there was not more than an 18 month age gap in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was out of ratio. Two caregivers were supervising 14 children 3 months to 23 months. Leaving the room over ratio by 5 children. Note: 3 children were moved to another room and one caregiver moved to another classroom with 6 children to ensure ratio is correct.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
Nov 4, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to conclude that caregivers either use prohibited punishment or threaten prohibited punishment by hitting the table near the child to gain their attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a string of beads attached to their pacifier. A photos was taken and the beads removed from the pacifier.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
Aug 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer inside the crib. The infant was 5 months old. Note: The infant was removed from the bouncer and laid down in the crib that was bare.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
Jul 19, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Three classrooms were still over ratio. Infant room: The infant room was over ratio by 7 children. 2 caregivers to 18 children when I entered the room. 7 children were removed from the room and out with another caregiver in another room. 3 year old room: The three year old room was over ratio by 2 children. An assistant caregiver arrived for the day to help in that room. 4 year old room: The room was over ratio by 3 children. An assistant caregiver arrived for their shift and was placed in the room. Note: All rooms were brought into compliance before the end of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.1109(a)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED -Completed Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
“Follow up 7/19/22: The caregivers, who are under 18, are still not enrolled or have completed the career development courses in high school. Note: A waiver has been turned in for the three caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The hand washing sink was being used for both hand washing and washing bottles. Note: It was explained to the teachers that bottles could not be washed or rinsed in the hand washing sinks. A picture was taken for the file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children files out of 10 reviewed are missing addresses for their emergency contacts. One child's file is missing an emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“One child's file out of 10 reviewed is missing the entire 1st page of the enrollment form.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A nail was sticking out of the shelve in the toddler room. In the 3 year old room the shelve was missing the plastic boarder on the edges exposing the pressed board. Note: Pictures were taken. The nail was removed and the other shelf had tape put on the edges to keep them from getting sharp and to remove access to the wood.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“The electrical outlet in the infant room is missing the plastic cover exposing the inside wires and dry wall. Note: A picture was taken for the file. The cover was replaced during my inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions were not updated within the last 30 days for all three infants on forumla.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The TV was on in the infant room when I arrived. Note: The TV was shut off before I left the room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file out of 10 reviewed is missing their health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2022
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“Daily schedules are not posted in any of the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
“One child's file does not have a parent or guardian's signature on it.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Tile in the infant room is broken and cracked. Doors and walls were observed with visible dirt on them through out the building. Chairs in the cafeteria were observed with visible dirt and grime on them. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children files out of 10 reviewed are missing completed shot records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Follow up 7/19/22: The files still were not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
- Jul 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Changes have been made to the infant room, cafeteria/school age room, and a toddler room. Licensing was not notified of these changes. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. The director informed me of the changes inside the building.”
Corrected during the visit
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“Based on information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove a 15 year old was present at the operation without a background check. The 15 year old is counted in ratio for the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The youngest child in the infant room is four months old and the oldest child is 25 months. That is a 21 month gap.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that caregivers are standing in the hall way while a child goes to the restroom down the hall. Leaving the classroom unattended and unsupervised. Also, the staff are not directly supervising children in the restroom while standing in the hall by the classroom door.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The files for the 17 year old caregivers were incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Three classrooms were over ratio. The infant room has 18 infants and toddlers with 2 caregivers supervising them. The infant room is over ratio by 8 children. The two year old room is over ratio by two children. One staff member is supervising 13 two year olds. The three year old classroom is over ratio by 5 children. The staff member is supervising 20 children all three years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.1109(a)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED -Completed Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
“There is no documentation showing the two 17 year olds are enrolled or completed the career development program at their high school.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
Jun 17, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was seen on video running out of the classroom without teacher knowledge two times.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about A Brighter Day Learning Academy
Is A Brighter Day Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 2, 2017.
When was A Brighter Day Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Brighter Day Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Learning Academy care for?
255, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Brighter Day Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Brighter Day Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Brighter Day Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 388-9586 to ask.
What is A Brighter Day Learning Academy's phone number?
(979) 388-9586.
Where is A Brighter Day Learning Academy?
925 W Plantation Dr, Clute, TX 77531. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Years Enrichment Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.