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Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse

1600 Black Bear Dr Bldg 2, Manchaca, TX 786525.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$850
year first permitted
2020
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About Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse

Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse is a licensed child care center in Manchaca, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2020, for up to 20 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $850 to $1,400.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-agePosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 1.5 through 5 years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 1.5 through 5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care and part-time care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative curriculum
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Potty training
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse lists monthly tuition from $850 to $1,400. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Time, 5 Days per Week$1,400
Part Time, 2 Days per Week$850
Part Time, 3 Days per Week$1,200
Part Time, 4 Days per Week$1,300
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 Schoolhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1694240
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “There are two pieces of climbing equipment, a caterpillar and a boat, that do not have loose surfacing underneath them.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “There is approximately 1-2 inches of loose fill on the playscape area, and at the base of slides it is bare.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

  6. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The parent handbook was missing a section on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity and active play.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child's file was missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

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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FAQ

Questions about Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse

Is Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2020.

When was Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Schoolhouse care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse's hours?

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

How much does Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse cost?

Monthly tuition from $850 to $1,400, as it lists it.

What is Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse's phone number?

(512) 777-9574.

Where is Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse?

1600 Black Bear Dr Bldg 2, Manchaca, TX 78652. The nearest other daycare we list is Menchaca Crew, 0.5 miles away.

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