Bright Beginnings Preschool And Elementary
711 N ELM ST, Sherman, TX 75090 · Grayson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Callie Bomsburger
- Phone
- (903) 998-0075
- Regulated since
- May 22, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1492021 · number 1806598
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (8), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not records for a child who was in care at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the investigation inspection a person was present and caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.
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 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child jumped over a fence of the operation's playground and walked down the sidewalk unsupervised by the operation's caregiver. The child then returned to the playground through a gate located on the other side of the playground. Two other children were observed climbing up the fence and throwing objects over the fence via video footage.
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 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
The operation does not have personnel records for one employee. The employee was caring for children and has an active background check on file for the operation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions for two infants who are not ready to eat table food were not updated for the current month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.
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 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left outside by a caregiver for an undetermined amount of time. Another adult who was present returned the child to the facility.
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 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the parent within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.
HHSC 746.301(5) — Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection there were 36 children in care. The opereation's total licenced capacity is 35 children. This was corrected during the inspection when children were picked up by parents.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation was caring for children in two unlicenced rooms within the facility.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection there were two infants and eight toddlers present. The operation is currently licenced for care for Pre-K and School aged children.
HHSC 746.301(5) — Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The use zones surrounding the slide does not extend 6 feet around the entirety of the slide's use zone.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has had a fire inspection but does not have a copy of the latest fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-26. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Other
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