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Bright Beginnings Learning Center

145 Evangeline Dr, Vidor, TX 776624.8· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
312
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2016

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About Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Bright Beginnings Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Vidor, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2016, for up to 312 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: children aged 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates and current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
312 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children aged 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratio1 to 18 (Afterschool Club)
StaffLicensed, Experienced Staff with Low Ratios
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from Oak Forest Elementary and Vidor Elementary; Pine Forest students arrive by school bus)
Parent updatesParent app (BrightWheel, BrightWheel app, real-time updates)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4-Star, Texas Rising Star Quality Program)
MoreFounded 2016
Licensed capacity312 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
312 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1628333
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 17 visits
  1. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing an infant’s diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that two caregivers can be seen using their phone while in the classroom with children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a child was placed laying on the floor propped up by a boppy pillow while holding their bottle for feeding time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation the parent was not notified about an injury to an infant that required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence supports a caregiver aggressively grabbing and picking up an infant by both arms resulting in injury that required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not wash an infant’s hands after their diaper changed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that an infant was observed sleeping in a Sit Me Up chair for more than an hour.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver made a bottle for an infant without washing their hands after changing a child’s diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2417(3) - Activities for Infants - Physical Activity including Supervised Tummy Time and Safe, Clean, Uncluttered Area

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that infants are not being directly supervised during tummy time. It can be seen in the video that the infants are placed on the floor, on their tummy, and caregivers walk away from them.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant’s diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver did not cleanse an infant with an individual cloth or disposable wipe after a soiled diaper was removed during a diaper change:”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

      “Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation infants were not being held and comforted when upset.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that a caregiver placed a jar of heated water on the diaper changing table with a bag of milk to thaw for a bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence supports that a caregiver did not use good judgement or self-control when roughly placing an infant in the Sit Me Up Chair causing unsupported head to hit front part of chair. A caregiver did not use good judgement while picking up pacifiers off of the floor and placing them back into an infant’s mouth without being sanitized. Caregivers did not use good judgement and notify the director, or the parent, when a caregiver admitted to picking up an infant and hearing his arm pop.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation evidence supports that infants were sitting in restrictive devices for longer than 15 minutes and they were not eating.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  5. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “loose staples and sand were located under and around the diaper changing mat in the two year old room and the 12 to 18 month room. This was corrected at inspection and the mats and tables were cleaned.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “In the infant room one Infant Care Instruction sheet for was 4 days past due to be updated. The form was last signed on 7-23-25 and is required to be updated every 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

  8. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

  9. Sep 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “One bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when a label was placed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The Director engaged in conducting a recorded forensic interview of a 3-year old child in which the Director is not properly trained to administer.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

  5. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Four children files reviewed and one child is lacking a signature for Health Statement. This was corrected at inspection when the father came up to the center to sign.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright Beginnings Learning Center

Is Bright Beginnings Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2016.

When was Bright Beginnings Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Learning Center care for?

312, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Beginnings Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Beginnings Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 422-4409 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Learning Center's phone number?

(409) 422-4409.

Where is Bright Beginnings Learning Center?

145 Evangeline Dr, Vidor, TX 77662. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Explorers Learning Academy, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).