Maria De Los Santos
Austin, TX 78758 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 27, 2013, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts 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
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Trained in early childhood education |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1515161
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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See all 21 visits
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.521(11) - Parent right to be free from retaliatory action
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation retaliated against a parent for exercising their parental rights.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Oct 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a food allergy does not have an allergy action plan, and a child with an allergy has expired medication.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Two children do not have medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“A torn diaper changing mat was observed.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers were present without an eligible background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There are several pieces of garbage on the playground. A bucket with milk and water was accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the the trash was removed and bucket was emptied.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two of the four infant's written feeding instructions were not updated within the past 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings
Is Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 27, 2013.
When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Beginnings care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 770-6045 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(512) 770-6045.
Where is Bright Beginnings?
9414 Parkfield Dr, Austin, TX 78758. The nearest other daycare we list is Navarro Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.