Community Day Care Center
1100 Gwendolen Ave, Pampa, TX
Bright Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 1993
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About
About Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Pampa, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 23, 1993, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 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 Gray County has a median price of $147 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$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1993
- License number
- #501293
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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 33 visits
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver of the operation was working in the classroom with direct access to children in care without an eligible notification from the centralized background check unit. It was corrected at inspection with the caregiver being removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when administering a COVID test on a child in care without parental consent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“Infants that have the motor function to reach forward had their hands washed with an individual cloth instead of using the hand washing sink.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“During lunch time an infant was observed seated in a high chair but the straps were not secured and fastened.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
- Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions were reviewed at inspection. One was not available for review and another was last updated in August 2023. Both require an updated infant feeding instruction.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“One caregiver did not have a list of all of the children's ages in the classroom and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child she was responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
“A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom to complete an incident report form regarding a biting incident.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Diaper changing was observed in the older infant classroom and the toddler classroom and hand washing by the children and staff did not occur after each diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Two classrooms were observed with children having their food served directly on a table without a plate or napkin.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
- Mar 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not been routinely conducting fire drills monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
Feb 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“In one classroom, the caregiver did not know an accurate count of the number of children she is responsible for and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child. Multiple classrooms did not have a list of the names and ages of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after each use. When the sanitizing product was used between some of the diaper changing sessions, the manufacturer instructions were not being followed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
“Classroom interactions were observed with the classroom that is mixed with older infants and toddlers. The caregiver rarely communicated with the children in a positive manner and was very overly firm with her demands to the children that is not appropriate for their developmental level. Additionally the children were disciplined negatively for wanting to play with toys when they had already transitioned from lunch time and story time and had not had an opportunity to play in over an hour.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Diaper changing was observed at inspection and children did not have their hands washed after diaper changes and staff did not wash their hands either.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
Feb 20, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Based on the evidence obtained, bottles were not labeled for two infants resulting in infants being fed the wrong bottles. It was immediately corrected with all the bottles being labeled and was observed labeled at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, one child with a known food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, diaper changes have not been conducted promptly.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“A staff member of the operation tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago and a timely report to child care regulation was not made. It was corrected at inspection with a report being made.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The toddler classroom with two children less than the age of 2 were observed participating in screen time with watching a movie.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
Jan 30, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, infants are often being fed with their bottles propped.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not reinforcing the compliance with minimum standards with the staff employed at the operation and patterns of minimum standard violations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff are routinely leaving the infant room unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2023
- Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Once classroom was observed with 12 children between the ages of 15 months and 2 years of age during nap time. The specified age group of the classroom was 18-23 months of age and is limited to 9 children with one caregiver. Since classroom with children less than 18 months of age cannot be reduced for nap time ratios, the classroom was over ratio with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During this inspection I observed a 4 month old asleep on a boppy pillow with a blanket and the boppy pillow was sitting inside a crib. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow and blanket was removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The pre-k caregiver was supervising 3 children at the meal time tables while the remaining 7 children she was responsible for were two classrooms away. The caregiver was not within physical proximity, did not have visual awareness or able to intervene with the other 7 children she was responsible for. Children were running around the classroom as well.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The sand box was observed at inspection with cat poop in the sand box. Children were observed at inspection playing in the sand box.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The sink specified for hand washing after diaper changes was also being used for cleaning bottles.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver left the infant classroom over ratio with six infants, less than 12 months of age, with one staff member in the classroom while completing laundry duty tasks in the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
Oct 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Infants were observed buckled securely in high chairs at inspection however an infant in a restrictive device (bouncer chair) that requires the infant to be fastened was not secured after being placed in the device.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
Sep 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Two infants were observed in a high chair and they were not securely fastened with the buckles when in use.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“A classroom with a combination of older infants and younger toddlers did not wash hands after entering from the playground. They additionally did not wash hands before eating.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Based on the evidence obtained at inspection, there is sufficient evidence that staff are routinely leaving infants asleep in restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
- Feb 28, 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 December 23, 1993.
When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?
90, 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, 7:15 AM to 5:00 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 (806) 669-4758 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(806) 669-4758.
Where is Bright Beginnings?
801 E Browning Ave, Pampa, TX 79065. The nearest other daycare we list is First Pampa Child Development Center, 0.9 miles away.