Galveston's Brite Beginning, LLC
1914 45TH ST, Galveston, TX 77550 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 176
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Guzman
- Phone
- (409) 692-2001
- Regulated since
- Oct 3, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1316261 · number 1681104
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios
During the record check the operation appeard to not have a recent sanitation inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Cribs were not labeled with the infants names.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Food & allergies
Feeding instructions have not been updated monthly for the infants who are not yet on table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Six infant care sheets were not updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Records & paperwork
The children's files were not available during this inspection.
HHSC 746.601(c) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Records & paperwork
The personnal records were not available during inspection.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Other
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple walls in the toddler classroom have peeling and chipped paint.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Both infant classrooms observed had diapers and pulls ups in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the items.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Other
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In several classrooms, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Records & paperwork
The paperwork was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was on their cell phone while children were in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Other
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-03-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed 6 infants sleeping in playyards with blankets. The caregiver removed the blankets from the infants. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-03-03.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The Operational Policies did not discuss the policies for outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-20.
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Other
There is no documentation that a drills were conducted in January 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Both Directors did not have current annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Other
Feeding sheets in the infant room were not updated and signed by the parent monthly.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-25. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
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Illness & medication
One infant child was missing their immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-25. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Records & paperwork
The playground maintanence checklist was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The sole caregiver in the infant room was sleeping.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios
One infant room had five infants 7-10 months being supervised by one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Safety & premises
In the young toddler room, cots did not have space for caregivers to walk between them.
HHSC 746.2403(5) — Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Food & allergies
Bottles in the infant room were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when each bottle was labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-18.
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Food & allergies
Four sleeping infants had bottles with them.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Other
Four infants did not have a feeding sheet.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Other
One outlet in the pre-k room was not covered. This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
One child with an enrollment date of 9/3/19 did not have a health statement on record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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