Bright Steps Tx LLC
589 CARLOS G PARKER BLVD NW, Taylor, TX 76574 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Bracho
- Phone
- (512) 762-3195
- Regulated since
- Jan 21, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1505349 · number 1816055
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 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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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and rocked the infant in her arms.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not received a sanitation inspection in over 12 months as required.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not conducted in April or May of 2026 according to the drill log.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and rocked the infant in her arms.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not received a sanitation inspection in over 12 months as required.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not conducted in April or May of 2026 according to the drill log.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Other Serious
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Feb 13, 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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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of two caregiver files, one caregiver did not have proof of education.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Staff background & training
Out of two caregiver files reviewed, one caregiver supervising children did not have proof of first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of two caregiver files, one caregiver did not have proof of education.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Staff background & training
Out of two caregiver files reviewed, one caregiver supervising children did not have proof of first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 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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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 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 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fence surrounding the outdoor space has openings of 4 inches in some areas between the slats and between 6 to 6.5 inches along the bottom. Children are not currently in care in this space.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fence surrounding the outdoor space has openings of 4 inches in some areas between the slats and between 6 to 6.5 inches along the bottom. Children are not currently in care in this space.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.