Rebekah Ann Martinez
Galveston, TX 77551 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Galveston's Brite Beginning
- licensed capacity
- 176
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Galveston's Brite Beginning
Galveston's Brite Beginning is a licensed child care center in Galveston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 3, 2018, for up to 176 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
- 176 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 | 176 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Galveston's Brite Beginning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Galveston's Brite Beginning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 176 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1681104
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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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Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“During the walkthrough of the playground area a wooden log on the playground structure appeared to be deteriorating with wood peices exposed. It was requested to be replaced.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“During the record check the operation appeard to not have a recent sanitation inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Cribs were not labeled with the infants names.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child's file stated the child had a food allergy. This was corrected when the director called the parent and was able to get the parent to send in writing that the child does not have a food allergy. The director updated the form with the parents permission.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions have not been updated monthly for the infants who are not yet on table food.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the toddler room a wooden closet used in the home center was broken exposing the wood and hardware pieces. Note: This was removed from the classroom. Outside: On the wooden play structure there was two boards that were starting to rot and break.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Two outlets in the toddler room had the plates loose. Note: This was fixed when the director's husband put a new plate on the outlets and sealed the edges with caulk. In the three year old room: An outlet was loose and halfway broken away from the wall. This exposed a whole behind it. The door to the restroom in the back of the room was observed to have visible dirt and grime on it.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The sheets in the cribs were too tight causing the matresses to fold upwards. Note: Infants were not asleep in the observed cribs where the sheets were too tight.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The personnal records were not available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Six infant care sheets were not updated in the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“The children's files were not available during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“Both infant classrooms observed had diapers and pulls ups in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the items.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Multiple walls in the toddler classroom have peeling and chipped paint.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
“I observed 9 children sitting at three tables not doing any activities while the rest of the children were working on various table top activities.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
Show 10 earlier visits
Sep 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The paperwork was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
“On the school age playground an airplane that teeters was on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the air plane was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In several classrooms, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the restroom several bottles of cleaning supplies was observed under the cabinet in which children had access to. A photo was taken and the director removed the cleaning supplies.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 10, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was on their cell phone while children were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A parent informed the operation of an incident that contained serious allegations concerns for children in care. The operation did not report the allegations to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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 evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, supervision was not maintained which resulted in child-on-child sexual misconduct. Although the caregiver was in the classroom, the caregiver was not able to intervene or have close enough proximity to a child to ensure their safety.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
- Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The Operational Policies did not discuss the policies for outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“I observed 6 infants sleeping in playyards with blankets. The caregiver removed the blankets from the infants. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One infant caregiver was caring for 8 infants ages 2 months, 7 months, 8 months, 8 months, 10 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 13 months. The specified age group is 0-11 months. The caregiver was over ratio for infants by caring for 4 more infants than allowed. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom and stayed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“I observed a 3 month old infant sleeping in a gliding swing with a head positioned in the glider. The caregiver removed the child from the glider. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There is no documentation that a drills were conducted in January 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2023
- Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Both Directors did not have current annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding sheets in the infant room were not updated and signed by the parent monthly.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The classroom with children 17 months-2 years had 12 children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver was moved to the room.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“One outlet in the 2-3 year old room was uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed on the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One infant child was missing their immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The playground maintanence checklist was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“There was no activty schedule posted in the 2 year old room. This was corrected at inspection when the schedule was posted in the class.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles in the infant room were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when each bottle was labeled with the child's name.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“One outlet in the pre-k room was not covered. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The sole caregiver in the infant room was sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One infant room had five infants 7-10 months being supervised by one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“Two infants were observed in restrictive devices and the caregiver stated they are left in the device for at least 30 minutes. The infants were removed from the restrictive devices.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Four sleeping infants had bottles with them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child with an enrollment date of 9/3/19 did not have a health statement on record.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants did not have a feeding sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
“In the young toddler room, cots did not have space for caregivers to walk between them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Galveston's Brite Beginning
Is Galveston's Brite Beginning licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 3, 2018.
When was Galveston's Brite Beginning last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Galveston's Brite Beginning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Galveston's Brite Beginning care for?
176, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Galveston's Brite Beginning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Galveston's Brite Beginning'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 Galveston's Brite Beginning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 692-2001 to ask.
What is Galveston's Brite Beginning's phone number?
(409) 692-2001.
Where is Galveston's Brite Beginning?
1914 45th St, Galveston, TX 77550. The nearest other daycare we list is Kribs 2 Krayons Academy, 0.2 miles away.