Kerrville's Bright Beginnings
551 MEADOWVIEW LN, Kerrville, TX 78028 · Kerr County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Erica Boe
- Phone
- (830) 792-3770
- Regulated since
- Oct 6, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1514913 · number 1822881
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (7) |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the school-age room has screen time for up to four hours on one day and one and a half hours on another day during the summer.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the school-age classroom utilized screen time during nap time during the summer.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Other
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is a protruding circular piece of metal in the rock area of the older playground and a covered water pipe full of water in a portion of the playground where children have to pass through to get to the back playground. Children can lift the lid and have access to the standing water.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Other
The loose fill around the two playscapes and under the swing set is less than an inch in depth or not evident at the end of the slides.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises
A water hose attached to the faucet off the infant back door had not been secured.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten child files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's vaccination records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Other
There were two out of ten child files evaluated missing their enrollment start date.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises
Seven out of 10 child files evaluated were missing or had incomplete emergency contact addresses.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Other
One out of ten child files evaluated was missing a health statement upon enrollment in October.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises
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May 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children did not have first aid certification.
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 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Staff background & training
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver used poor judgment when they pushed an infant's head onto a mat they were laying on outside and began rubbing the side of the infant's head on the mat in order to clean their face after the infant spit up. The same caregiver was later observed picking up a child by one arm and carrying them upside down to return them to their cot during naptime. A second caregiver was observed carrying a child right below their wrists to another caregiver while on the playground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Other
A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the leg twice while they were sitting outside to bring the child closer to the caregiver. The second time, the child fell backwards, hitting their head on the ground. The same caregiver was observed pulling a child by their clothing and pushing them away from an object while on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Records & paperwork
During the investigation, a caregiver reported putting a book on a child's back during naptime to create the feeling of a weight to put the child to sleep.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last Health Inspection was conducted on 11/6/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Other
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver relieved another caregiver in the infant room for break and did not have an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home and a background check request was entered during the inspection.
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 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Three classroom restrooms had mop buckets and water accessible to the children. Classrooms use soap and water buckets to clean table tops. Spray bottles were accessible in the restroom to children in the prek room. There was a toilet brush laying on top of the toilet lid in the 2 yr room.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two trash cans in the prek room restrooms, one in the toddler room restroom, and one outside of the gym restrooms did not have a lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises
The red climber on the 2 yr old playground had peeling paint. One blue boat on the prek playground had broken boards. There were two carpets in the school-age room that were curling on the edges.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Other
There wasn't a health statement on file for the pet guinea pig in the Kinder-ready room. NOTE: The caregiver took the guinea pig home during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3903(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
There wre three metal, stationary riding toys anchored to the ground that had the metal base exposed.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises
On the older playground, there was a balance beam and a bench within 3 ft of eachother.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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.