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Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

4503 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 782333.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2018

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About Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 5, 2018, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 43 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through preschool and kindergarten preparation
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through preschool and kindergarten preparation
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsFree week of tuition when you enroll; sibling discounts available
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 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.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1664575
See the state's record

Summary

43 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 43 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There were broken toys/items and trash scattered all over the big back playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions

      “The operational policy did not specify how to provide indoor physical activity during extreme weather.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of 10 children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record available to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

  5. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguishers were last serviced in October 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The side back door on the big playground was not latched correctly. Allowing children to have unrestricted access.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

  7. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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

      “It was determined that proper supervision was not being practiced when caregivers were leaving the school-age group unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

Show 45 earlier visits
  1. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A person was observed coming out of a classroom that had children and they did not have a cleared background check. Corrected at inspection: The person left during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

  2. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “An infant was observed in a bouncy seat and was sitting straight up, as not permitted by the manufacturer's instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “It was observed that the Pre-K classroom door that leads to the playground was propped open with a chair while the children were playing outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

  6. Sep 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver left the classroom door open, which allowed a child to walk out of the classroom and leave the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025

    • 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

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a two-year-old child walked out of the operation unsupervised and was found walking down the road.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025

  8. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      “There was one caregiver in charge of a classroom with 10 children who ranged in age. The classroom was out of ratio by 5 children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025

  10. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “It was observed during the investigation of the Pre-K classroom needing repairs due to water damage.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

  14. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The school aged playground had a broken plastic barrier, creating a sharp point on the play equipment. The playground also had tree limbs and broken play equipment in the play area.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  16. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Dec 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  19. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Nov 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “On 11/14/24, the director was caring for 23 children with a specified age group of 4 years, placing the classroom over ratio by five children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025

  21. Nov 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.2601(1) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained

      “Child was sent home with feces in pants. Child was not asked if they needed to go to the restroom or checked by caregiver to see if they were clean prior to being sent home.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025

  22. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Oct 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A staff member who had direct access to children in care did not have an eligible background check on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

  25. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Jul 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  28. Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One of six caregiver's records reviewed was missing training for the previous training year in the required topics of: 1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations 2) Administering medication 3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 4) Understanding building and physical premises safety and 5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One of seven employee records reviewed did not have the required 24 hour of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

  29. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3605(a)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent

      “Parent was not notified when caregiver found blisters on a child's buttocks when being provided a diaper change in the morning. The child was later diagnosed to have Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024

  31. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  32. May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  33. Apr 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  34. Jul 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “The infant caregiver did not have the current SID's and Shaken Baby Syndrome traninings renewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “There was a fire extinguisher on top of the shelf that was not mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Two out of seven caregivers did not have the required 24 hour clock trainings. One staff was missing eighteen hours and the other fifteen.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023

  35. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Nov 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  37. Oct 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The operations Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of the 10 children's records reviewed were missing current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022

  38. May 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  39. May 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  40. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  41. May 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “A five month old infant was sleeping on a bouncy covered with a blue fleece blanket. The infant was not placed in their crib because he looked comfortable.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A five month old infant was sleeping on a bouncy device in the infant room. The infant was covered with a blue blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022

  42. Apr 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  43. Mar 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed

      “The operation director has not obtained their director's renewal permit since January 16,2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

  44. Feb 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed

      “The operation director has not obtained their director's renewal permit since January 16,2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022

  45. Nov 18, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Two outdoor toys were found broken in the pre-school playground. A push car and a child size patio plastic chair. Note. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium Low risk

      746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??

      “There were two play toys in front of the toddler play structure slide. Note. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

      “The pre-school/school age play structure had two detected barriers from the supporting beam on the play equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

      “The exit pathway for the children in the 2 and 3 year old classroom did not have a clear path. There were trash bags, sleeping mats, unrolled hose, electrical box, and mop buckets in the walk way. Note. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

Is Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 5, 2018.

When was Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 43 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 14 of 43 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 care for?

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

Does Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 657-9225 to ask.

What is Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3's phone number?

(210) 657-9225.

Where is Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3?

4503 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Engine Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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