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A Brighter Day Learning Academy

925 W Plantation Dr, Clute, TX 77531 · Brazoria County (979) 388-9586 License #1618217 · first licensed Mar 2, 2017
25
inspections on file
50
recorded violations
6
health & safety class
Jun 30, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for A Brighter Day Learning Academy
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 2, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited11Agency record
Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Aug 28, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Aug 22, 2025ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 10, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Jun 25, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 13, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 27, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 9, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 21, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Nov 10, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Nov 4, 2022ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Aug 12, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Aug 1, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 19, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited15Agency record
Jul 13, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jun 29, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited7Agency record
Jun 17, 2022ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Sep 22, 2021
no longer in the state’s current file
InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Jun 2, 2026Inspection · 11 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The preschool classroom was over ratio by 3 children. Note: A second caregiver arrived during my inspection.”

Corrected Jun 2, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

“Children records were not available during my inspection due to the person in charge not having access to the office.”

Corrected Jun 5, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“The electrical outlet in the toddler room was uncovered. Note: The caregiver covered the outlet before I left the classroom.”

Corrected Jun 2, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“In the infant 2 class has a play pen that has the net part ripped, the air vent has visible dirt on it, the paint is chipping. The table in the pre-k room is broken and laying on it's side. There are three broken shelves in the pre-k room as well. In the toddler 2 class there is a ceiling tile that is saturated and appears to have mold on it.”

Corrected Jun 12, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“Staff files were not available during my inspection due to the person in charge not having access to the office.”

Corrected Jun 5, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

“The arch climber, on the playground, does not have the required 6 feet of use zone.”

Corrected Jun 15, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“The tv was on in the infant room. Note: The caregiver was informed that the tv cannot be on for children under 2 years old and it was shut off.”

Corrected Jun 2, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“There were no feeding instructions available for the infants not on table foods.”

Corrected Jun 5, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“There is a merry go round, on the playground, that does not have loose fill in the fall zones of the equipment.”

Corrected Jun 15, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1013(b) — Director's Absence - Extended Period

“The director has been absent for an extended period of time and has not requalified a director to take over in their absence.”

Corrected Jun 12, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

“The caregiver in charge did not have access to the files and paperwork needed for the inspection.”

Corrected Jun 5, 2026
Aug 28, 2025Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The toddler room was over ratio by 4 children. One caregiver was supervising 15 children with the specified age group being 2 years old. Ratio for 2 year olds is s1 caregiver to 11 children.”

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

“The infant room teachers were unaware of each child's age to determine the specified age group for ratio. Note: The director went into the room and ensured the staff had access to each child's age so they could determine proper ratios.”

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“Caregivers admit to being on their phone during the day. The director admits to having a problem with caregivers being on their phone.”

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
PaperworkState weight: Low
746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

“Four children files did not have a health statement.”

Corrected Jun 27, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“The straps in the infant table were not being used while the infants were sitting in the seats eating lunch. Note: The caregiver strapped the children in.”

Corrected Jun 10, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Five children files had a parent listed as their emergency contact.”

Corrected Jun 27, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium
746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“Staff files were not available for review at the operation during my inspection.”

Corrected Jun 20, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“Two children's files out of 10 reviewed did not have a shot record. One child's file did not have a completed shot record.”

Corrected Jul 5, 2024
Jul 13, 2023Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

“One child's file out of 10 reviewed was missing a statement of health.”

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“One child's file is missing a completed immunization record.”

Corrected Jul 28, 2023
Nov 21, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“Follow up: There was a 20 month age difference in the infant room. The youngest child is 3 months old and the oldest is 23 months. Note: The ratio was adjusted to ensure the room was in ratio and there was not more than an 18 month age gap in the infant room.”

Corrected Nov 21, 2022
Nov 10, 2022Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“There was a 20 month age difference in the infant room. The youngest child is 3 months old and the oldest is 23 months. Note: The ratio was adjusted to ensure the room was in ratio and there was not more than an 18 month age gap in the infant room.”

Corrected Nov 10, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The infant room was out of ratio. Two caregivers were supervising 14 children 3 months to 23 months. Leaving the room over ratio by 5 children. Note: 3 children were moved to another room and one caregiver moved to another classroom with 6 children to ensure ratio is correct.”

Corrected Nov 10, 2022
Nov 4, 2022Report · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

“Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to conclude that caregivers either use prohibited punishment or threaten prohibited punishment by hitting the table near the child to gain their attention.”

Corrected Dec 19, 2022
Aug 12, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“A 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a string of beads attached to their pacifier. A photos was taken and the beads removed from the pacifier.”

Corrected Aug 12, 2022
Aug 1, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer inside the crib. The infant was 5 months old. Note: The infant was removed from the bouncer and laid down in the crib that was bare.”

Corrected Aug 1, 2022
Jul 19, 2022Inspection · 15 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Three children files out of 10 reviewed are missing addresses for their emergency contacts. One child's file is missing an emergency contact.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
PaperworkState weight: Low
746.607 — Signed Admission Form

“One child's file does not have a parent or guardian's signature on it.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1109(a)(3)(A) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED -Completed Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC

“Follow up 7/19/22: The caregivers, who are under 18, are still not enrolled or have completed the career development courses in high school. Note: A waiver has been turned in for the three caregivers.”

Corrected Aug 15, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“Tile in the infant room is broken and cracked. Doors and walls were observed with visible dirt on them through out the building. Chairs in the cafeteria were observed with visible dirt and grime on them. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“The electrical outlet in the infant room is missing the plastic cover exposing the inside wires and dry wall. Note: A picture was taken for the file. The cover was replaced during my inspection.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Three classrooms were still over ratio. Infant room: The infant room was over ratio by 7 children. 2 caregivers to 18 children when I entered the room. 7 children were removed from the room and out with another caregiver in another room. 3 year old room: The three year old room was over ratio by 2 children. An assistant caregiver arrived for the day to help in that room. 4 year old room: The room was over ratio by 3 children. An assistant caregiver arrived for their shift and was placed in the room. Note: All rooms were brought into compliance before the end of the inspection.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“Follow up 7/19/22: The files still were not complete.”

Corrected Jul 29, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“The TV was on in the infant room when I arrived. Note: The TV was shut off before I left the room.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

“Daily schedules are not posted in any of the classrooms.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

“One child's file out of 10 reviewed is missing their health statement.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

“The hand washing sink was being used for both hand washing and washing bottles. Note: It was explained to the teachers that bottles could not be washed or rinsed in the hand washing sinks. A picture was taken for the file.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

“One child's file out of 10 reviewed is missing the entire 1st page of the enrollment form.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

“A nail was sticking out of the shelve in the toddler room. In the 3 year old room the shelve was missing the plastic boarder on the edges exposing the pressed board. Note: Pictures were taken. The nail was removed and the other shelf had tape put on the edges to keep them from getting sharp and to remove access to the wood.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Feeding instructions were not updated within the last 30 days for all three infants on forumla.”

Corrected Jul 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“Two children files out of 10 reviewed are missing completed shot records.”

Corrected Aug 5, 2022
Jun 29, 2022Inspection · 7 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1109(a)(3)(A) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED -Completed Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC

“There is no documentation showing the two 17 year olds are enrolled or completed the career development program at their high school.”

Corrected Jul 8, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Three classrooms were over ratio. The infant room has 18 infants and toddlers with 2 caregivers supervising them. The infant room is over ratio by 8 children. The two year old room is over ratio by two children. One staff member is supervising 13 two year olds. The three year old classroom is over ratio by 5 children. The staff member is supervising 20 children all three years old.”

Corrected Jun 29, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

“Based on information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove a 15 year old was present at the operation without a background check. The 15 year old is counted in ratio for the children.”

Corrected Jun 29, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“The files for the 17 year old caregivers were incomplete.”

Corrected Jul 8, 2022
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Based on information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that caregivers are standing in the hall way while a child goes to the restroom down the hall. Leaving the classroom unattended and unsupervised. Also, the staff are not directly supervising children in the restroom while standing in the hall by the classroom door.”

Corrected Jun 29, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“The youngest child in the infant room is four months old and the oldest child is 25 months. That is a 21 month gap.”

Corrected Jun 29, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space

“Changes have been made to the infant room, cafeteria/school age room, and a toddler room. Licensing was not notified of these changes. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. The director informed me of the changes inside the building.”

Corrected Jun 29, 2022
Jun 17, 2022Report · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was seen on video running out of the classroom without teacher knowledge two times.”

Corrected Jul 29, 2022
Sep 22, 2021Inspection · 1 deficiency cited · no longer in the state's current file
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.613(a) — Required Immunizations

“Follow up 9/22/21: The immunization records were still not up to date during the follow up inspection.”

Corrected Sep 29, 2021

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