Bright Beginnings
801 E BROWNING AVE, Pampa, TX 79065 · Gray County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shelby Boyd
- Phone
- (806) 669-4758
- Regulated since
- Dec 23, 1993
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 131230 · number 501293
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 23 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (7), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (2), Other (5) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver of the operation was working in the classroom with direct access to children in care without an eligible notification from the centralized background check unit. It was corrected at inspection with the caregiver being removed from the classroom.
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 2024-09-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when administering a COVID test on a child in care without parental consent.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Other Serious
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infants that have the motor function to reach forward had their hands washed with an individual cloth instead of using the hand washing sink.
HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Other
During lunch time an infant was observed seated in a high chair but the straps were not secured and fastened.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed at inspection. One was not available for review and another was last updated in August 2023. Both require an updated infant feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver did not have a list of all of the children's ages in the classroom and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two classrooms were observed with children having their food served directly on a table without a plate or napkin.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing was observed in the older infant classroom and the toddler classroom and hand washing by the children and staff did not occur after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom to complete an incident report form regarding a biting incident.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(3) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other
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Mar 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not been routinely conducting fire drills monthly.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In one classroom, the caregiver did not know an accurate count of the number of children she is responsible for and did not know the accurate age of the youngest child. Multiple classrooms did not have a list of the names and ages of the children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Other
Classroom interactions were observed with the classroom that is mixed with older infants and toddlers. The caregiver rarely communicated with the children in a positive manner and was very overly firm with her demands to the children that is not appropriate for their developmental level. Additionally the children were disciplined negatively for wanting to play with toys when they had already transitioned from lunch time and story time and had not had an opportunity to play in over an hour.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(A) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing was observed at inspection and children did not have their hands washed after diaper changes and staff did not wash their hands either.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after each use. When the sanitizing product was used between some of the diaper changing sessions, the manufacturer instructions were not being followed.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Other Serious
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Feb 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Based on the evidence obtained, bottles were not labeled for two infants resulting in infants being fed the wrong bottles. It was immediately corrected with all the bottles being labeled and was observed labeled at inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, diaper changes have not been conducted promptly.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Safety & premises
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, one child with a known food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The toddler classroom with two children less than the age of 2 were observed participating in screen time with watching a movie.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-01. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Illness & medication
A staff member of the operation tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago and a timely report to child care regulation was not made. It was corrected at inspection with a report being made.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-01.
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Other
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Jan 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not reinforcing the compliance with minimum standards with the staff employed at the operation and patterns of minimum standard violations.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, staff are routinely leaving the infant room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, infants are often being fed with their bottles propped.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The pre-k caregiver was supervising 3 children at the meal time tables while the remaining 7 children she was responsible for were two classrooms away. The caregiver was not within physical proximity, did not have visual awareness or able to intervene with the other 7 children she was responsible for. Children were running around the classroom as well.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
Once classroom was observed with 12 children between the ages of 15 months and 2 years of age during nap time. The specified age group of the classroom was 18-23 months of age and is limited to 9 children with one caregiver. Since classroom with children less than 18 months of age cannot be reduced for nap time ratios, the classroom was over ratio with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sink specified for hand washing after diaper changes was also being used for cleaning bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
During this inspection I observed a 4 month old asleep on a boppy pillow with a blanket and the boppy pillow was sitting inside a crib. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow and blanket was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises
The sand box was observed at inspection with cat poop in the sand box. Children were observed at inspection playing in the sand box.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver left the infant classroom over ratio with six infants, less than 12 months of age, with one staff member in the classroom while completing laundry duty tasks in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infants were observed buckled securely in high chairs at inspection however an infant in a restrictive device (bouncer chair) that requires the infant to be fastened was not secured after being placed in the device.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Other
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A classroom with a combination of older infants and younger toddlers did not wash hands after entering from the playground. They additionally did not wash hands before eating.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Other
Two infants were observed in a high chair and they were not securely fastened with the buckles when in use.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained at inspection, there is sufficient evidence that staff are routinely leaving infants asleep in restrictive devices.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Other Serious
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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