Bright Beginnings
4634 KOSTORYZ RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Norma Holmes
- Phone
- (361) 855-9236
- Regulated since
- Nov 8, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 203286 · number 815844
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three out of the six children's records monitored, did not have the required healthcare provider statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Illness & medication
One out of the six children's records monitored, did not have a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training
Two out of the six records for caregivers, did not have their training records for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two out of four children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Safety & premises
In the older children's outside play area, the underlining black material beneath the tire mulch surfacing, was exposed in several places posing tripping hazards.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two volunteers were present at the operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: this was corrected at inspection when volunteers left operation and provider indicated they will not return until background eligibility is received.
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 2025-06-18.
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Safety & premises
Play structures in the toddler and prek/school-age playground are not meeting the required 6ft use zones.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other
Toddler playground has multiple active play structures surrounded by 1-4 inches of wood mulch. There is no surfacing underneath / surrounding the swings in the infant playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation consist of 3 separate buildings. The 18mo and school-age building is missing a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5535(a)(1) — Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Staff background & training
Four out ten staff training records reviewed were missing certificates for health / safety related topics and eight out of ten files were missing up to date first aid / CPR training.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose PVC pipe was observed to be on the ground causing a potential tripping hazard on the 18 month playground.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employee Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-28. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Of the three Infant files reviewed, all three did not have the Infant Feeding Instructions updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Several of the floor tiles in the three year old bathroom were broken. The floor was also bowed and soft to the step.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Other
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Feb 1, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Employee files evaluated did not have an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of required trainings pertaining to the health and safety topics.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 26, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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