Bright Kids Day Care
820 E BUSINESS 77 SUITE C, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Abby Munoz
- Phone
- (956) 923-5080
- Regulated since
- Jun 17, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1331755 · number 1691667
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
New staff member is missing 15 hours of pre-service training. Staff was hired 9/2/25.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 12/13/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Observed a 4 month old infant asleep in the crib covered with a blanket at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed 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 2025-02-02. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher was not secured in the passenger's compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
Vehicle is designated to transport eight person and it does not have an electronic child safety alarm system.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(1) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Transportation training was not available.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher was not secured in the passenger's compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
First aid kit was not available in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Vehicle is designated to transport eight person and it does not have an electronic child safety alarm system.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(1) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Based on information gathered, facility failed to provide a single dose of a prescribed medication to a child in care.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(3) — Medication Authorization - By Telephone if for a Single Dose
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Aug 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is a new employee observed by licensing to be working and there is no notification that the employee or the daycare has received eligibility results.
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 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Proper maintenance of the outdoor area is not up to date as there is a nail sticking out of the frame right outside the back door leading to the playground which could snag a child's shirt or a child's hair. Also there is a plant of some sort coming through the picket fence where the AC unit is. (NOTE: Pictures on file)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a toy on top of the plastic picnic table that was cracked and posed a pinching hazard. (NOTE: Picture on file)
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Other
Out of all the children's files reviewed, only one was missing the date of admission.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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