Rising Stars Learning Center
826 N Crockett St, Sherman, TX
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Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 83
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $138
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary is a licensed child care center in Sherman, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2025, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-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
- 83 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Grayson County has a median price of $138 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$138
Home daycare$125
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$120
Preschool
Center$127
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1806598
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 20 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Show 10 earlier visits
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
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
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
- Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
“During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.”
Corrected during the visit
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary
Is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2025.
When was Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Preschool and Elementary care for?
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 998-0075 to ask.
What is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary's phone number?
(903) 998-0075.
Where is Bright Beginnings Preschool and Elementary?
711 N Elm St, Sherman, TX 75090. The nearest other daycare we list is Rising Stars Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.