Brighter Beginnings Learning Academy

810 N 23RD ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · Coryell County

16cited violations

0serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Quanetta Hall
Phone: (254) 239-1631
Regulated since: Aug 7, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1300809 · number 1670098
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 6
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	4	Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	4	Other (4)
2024	6	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2)
2023	2	Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-04.
- Records & paperwork
  The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
  
  HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-04.
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  The first aid kit was missing a thermometer and the first aid kit guide. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed a thermometer and first aid kit guide in the kit.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete -Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-04.
- Records & paperwork
  The pre employment affidavit was not filled out. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled out the affidavit.
  
  HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-04.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(11) — Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
- Other
  There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
  
  HHSC 747.5333(1) — CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The garage area used for the children in care is not heated.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(11) — Facility Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
- Other
  There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the home.
  
  HHSC 747.5333(1) — CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
- Safety & premises
  The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver contained 24 of the 30 required training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
- Safety & premises
  The monthly fire drills did not meet the required exit time. The last fire drill was conducted on 06/03/24 and lasted 4 minutes. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was not inspected in 2024. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver checked the extinguisher and documented the check on the form.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection, there were chemicals within reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver placed the chemicals inside a locked cabinet.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Brighter Beginnings Learning Academy, 810 N 23RD ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-1209 (operation ID 1300809, operation number 1670098), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.