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Bright Beginnings of McGregor

318 S Main St, McGregor, TX 766573.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2026

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About

About Bright Beginnings of McGregor

Bright Beginnings of McGregor is a licensed child care center in McGregor, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 11, 2026, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SundayToday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7 days a week, 5:30am - 7pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFrog Street
Daily lifeExtended care: 24-hour childcare with non-traditional schedules beginning February 2027
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings of McGregor has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 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.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 of McGregor

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1829977
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “Nicotine vapes were observed to be present in the afterschool classroom of the operation during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

      “Infants were observed to be asleep on the floor in the infant room. The infants were moved to bare cribs for sleep during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the inspection, several maintenance issues were observed. Garbage, tools, and cleaning equipment were observed in classroom areas of the daycare, accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

  7. Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “There was one child aged 9 years old observed in a classroom with 7 infants ages 2 months to 19 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

  8. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when minimum standards were not followed during operational hours for the providers biological children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that a child was left unattended on the outdoor playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not accurately notify a parent of a situation placing their child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that accurate sign in and sign out documentation was not maintained.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  10. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

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 of McGregor

Is Bright Beginnings of McGregor licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 2026.

When was Bright Beginnings of McGregor last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings of McGregor had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 of McGregor care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings of McGregor accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bright Beginnings of McGregor's hours?

Every day, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings of McGregor cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 391-3912 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings of McGregor's phone number?

(254) 391-3912.

Where is Bright Beginnings of McGregor?

318 S Main St, McGregor, TX 76657. The nearest other daycare we list is Mighty Ducks Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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