St. Mary's Early Childhood Learning Center
18221 FM 2493, Flint, TX
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Bright Beginnings Early Education and Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Flint, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 11, 2021, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Beginnings Early Education and Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
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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746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“During a walk through of the building it was observed some cleaning supplies under a cabinet in a classroom where children was present.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“During a review of the records, four caregivers was lacking 8 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation failed to update their labiality insurance. Operation provided verification on 2/9/23 and was due for their annual verification on 2/12/24.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection, it was observed by licensing a caregiver present at the operation without a current background check. This was corrected at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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Flint, TX 75762 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Tyler, TX 75703 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tyler, TX 75703 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tyler, TX 75703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tyler, TX 75703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 11, 2021.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 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.
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 253-6250 to ask.
(903) 253-6250.
17199 FM 2493, Flint, TX 75762.