ACTIVE POOR Compliance

A Brighter Day Child Care Center

638 BONHAM ST, COLUMBUS, TX 78934

License #919069 | Expires: Oct 30, 2008

Day Care Center
Type
68
Capacity
13
Inspections
21
Violations

Compliance Summary

5
Critical
6
Serious
9
Moderate
1
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Mar 3, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 6, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Sep 26, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 23, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 9, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 5
Jan 18, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Oct 12, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Sep 8, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 5
Dec 6, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 26, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 23, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Sep 13, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 3
Oct 6, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

Corrected: May 12, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.

Corrected: May 7, 2025

Moderate Corrected

2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.

Corrected: May 12, 2025

Moderate Corrected

8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2024

Moderate Corrected

One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.

Corrected: Aug 23, 2024

Serious Corrected

7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2024

Serious Corrected

4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.

Corrected: Aug 12, 2024

Critical Corrected

One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.

Corrected: Aug 12, 2024

Minor Corrected

The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.

Corrected: Jan 19, 2024

Moderate Corrected

The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

Moderate Corrected

The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.

Critical Corrected

A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.

Serious Corrected

Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.

Moderate Corrected

The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.

Critical Corrected

The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.

Critical Corrected

The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down

Critical Corrected

The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.

Moderate Corrected

Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.

Serious Corrected

Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.

Serious Corrected

Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.

Serious Corrected

Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.