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Orange, TX 77632 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center
Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Orange, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 2016, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
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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 | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 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$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1579486
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A child was able to exit the operation, leave the premises of the operation and walk a far distance toward the intersection of a highway. The operation learned of the child’s whereabouts from a parent arriving and stating they saw a child walking down the road. Operation staff then drove in their vehicle to get the child and bring him back to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was able to exit the operation, leave the premises of the operation and walk a far distance toward the intersection of a highway. The operation learned of the child’s whereabouts from a parent arriving and stating they saw a child walking down the road. Operation staff then drove in their vehicle to get the child and bring him back to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center
Is Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 2016.
When was Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 745-9505 to ask.
What is Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center's phone number?
(409) 745-9505.
Where is Brighter Beginnings Child Care & Learning Center?
20144 FM 1130, Orange, TX 77632. The nearest other daycare we list is Panthers Den, 0.8 miles away.