Bright Scholars Learning Center
4205 BROADWAY ST, Pearland, TX 77581 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:15 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Demetric Scott
- Phone
- (281) 506-8712
- Regulated since
- Feb 21, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1417171 · number 1750470
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 7, 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 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 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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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed using her personal cell phone while supervising children. This was corrected when the director instructed the caregiver to put the phone away.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed using her personal cell phone while supervising children. This was corrected when the director instructed the caregiver to put the phone away.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Other
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-19. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-19. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 22, 2024 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 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 26, 2024 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 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four of Eight Caregivers did not have up to date First Aid Cards in their records.
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 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
The posted activity plans did not have dates for which the plans were being used.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Safety & premises
The sheets in the cribs were not fitted to the size of the mattress causing a hazards for sleeping infants.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Safety & premises
The use zones for the stationary bus climbers and the trike equipment were not the required six feet from other objects.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Other
The loose fill in the younger children's play area was less than six inches in the use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four of Eight Caregivers did not have up to date First Aid Cards in their records.
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 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
The posted activity plans did not have dates for which the plans were being used.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Safety & premises
The sheets in the cribs were not fitted to the size of the mattress causing a hazards for sleeping infants.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Safety & premises
The use zones for the stationary bus climbers and the trike equipment were not the required six feet from other objects.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Other
The loose fill in the younger children's play area was less than six inches in the use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated fire marshall report.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated fire marshall report.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The four year olds were watching a movie that was not a planned activity and not curriculum based. This was corrected when the teacher turned the video off while I was in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2205(b) — Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The four year olds were watching a movie that was not a planned activity and not curriculum based. This was corrected when the teacher turned the video off while I was in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2205(b) — Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-02.
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Other
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May 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was sufficient evidence to prove that the operation was not maintaining immunization records. Three out of six records observed did not have up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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May 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was sufficient evidence to prove that the operation was not maintaining immunization records. Three out of six records observed did not have up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the van.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the van.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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