Bright Beginnings Preschool
1200 COUNTY RD 1492, Wimberley, TX 78676 · Hays County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Matilda Long
- Phone
- (512) 847-7924
- Regulated since
- Mar 2, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 155276 · number 536054
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was not an infant daily schedule for me to verify if oppertunities for outside play and large and small motor
HHSC 746.2417(2)(A) — Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Other
We were unable to find infant written feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
Of the 6 children's files reviewed, three needed complete address and telephone number for the parent's prefered doctor or hospital.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
Of the 6 children files reviewed, one needed updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
A vape pen fell from the pocket of a caregiver. It rolled on the floor, and a 20-month-old toddler picked up the vape pen, and held it out to her caregiver to take back.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left 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 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-21.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid training expired in June 2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Staff background & training
Five out of the five staff trainings records that were reviewed were missing required training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing required annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other
None of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch requirement.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Other
One child's file did not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Records & paperwork
The playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregiver's personnel records were missing their proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did not check the label on a bottle, resulting in an infant receiving the wrong bottle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 7/21/2020.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-03. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Safety & premises
During the walk through of Classroom 3 two broken outlet plates were observed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/5/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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