Maria De Los Santos
Austin, TX 78758 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Horizons Family Center
- licensed capacity
- 194
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2000
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About
About Bright Horizons Family Center
Bright Horizons Family Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 25, 2000, for up to 194 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM
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
- 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 194 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 194 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Horizons Family Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Horizons Family Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 194 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2000
- License number
- #550239
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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See all 22 visits
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers were not being inspected monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“One child's medication was out-of-date and expired July 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.605(12)(C) - Required Admission Information - Prescribed Medications; Long Term Use
“Two children did not have medication at the operation for a prescribed allergy or medical condition as indicated that was needed for the child's condition by a medical professional on their FARE forms.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The operation had trash accessible to children in three classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the trash cans containing trash without lids were removed from the classrooms during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“One child's medication was stored in a Ziploc bag and did not have the date it was brought to the operation on it.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for during inspection. This was addressed at inspection when I was able to count the correct number of children in care and let the caregiver know so they were aware.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant did not have feeding instructions that were reviewed with the parent and dated within the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
“Two children's immunization record did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccines.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2025
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“Two items in the First Aid Kit were expired. These two items were removed from the First Aid Kit during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“A child was given a food that contains an allergen.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver used prohibited punishment while re-directing a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Follow up inspection was completed at the operation on 5/1/2023. One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 15months to 23months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Current First aid/ CPR certification was not available to review for two of the 28 staff members.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“One caregiver was observed supervising 10 children, ages 14months to 22months. The naptime ratio should have been 1:9. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was added to the ratio.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
“On the 3-5 year old playground there were two tires positioned at the bottom of the rock wall of the playscape not allowing for a use zone of 6 ft.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will evacuate children that have limited mobility, may need additional assistance or are under 24 months of age during an evacuation.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation had two employees present at the operation before receiving notice from the background unit (CBCU) regarding the employee's eligibility. One employee was working in the kitchen and the second was managing the front desk and the daily operation of the facility. NOTE: The employees were removed from the operation and their background checks were submitted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child with a food allergy emergency plan did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Horizons Family Center
Is Bright Horizons Family Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 25, 2000.
When was Bright Horizons Family Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Horizons Family Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 17 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 Horizons Family Center care for?
194, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Horizons Family Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Horizons Family Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Horizons Family Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 833-7090 to ask.
What is Bright Horizons Family Center's phone number?
(512) 833-7090.
Where is Bright Horizons Family Center?
2411 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758. The nearest other daycare we list is Snapdragon Preschool Domain, 0.4 miles away.