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Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care
- licensed capacity
- 239
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care
Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 29, 1986, for up to 239 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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-ageFaith-basedOpens 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 239 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian facility, ministry of St. Timothy Lutheran Church) |
| Licensed capacity | 239 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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 Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 239 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #65794
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“An expired EpiPen was found during the operation for a child with an active allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Jun 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent's rights section was observed as missing from the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The liability insurance for the operation was observed expired on 10/1/2023 with no documentation for the renewal available for reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding instructions for two infants in care were observed has not been recertiffied.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
May 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The Emergency Safety Drill documentation for the current year was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The feeding instructions for two infants ages 10mo and 11mo was observed expired on 3/11/22 and 1/19/22 during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
Oct 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The current liability insurance was reviewed and expired on 10/1/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies was reviewed and observed missing the promotion of physical activities for the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care
Is Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 29, 1986.
When was Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 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 Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care care for?
239, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 469-2913 to ask.
What is Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care's phone number?
(281) 469-2913.
Where is Bright Beginners Preschool and Infant Care?
14225 Hargrave Rd, Houston, TX 77070. The nearest other daycare we list is Arka Montessori Academy, 0.5 miles away.