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A Brighter Day Child Care Center

638 BONHAM ST, Columbus TX 78934-2604 ·  License #919069 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 68 children Ages 0 mo – 13 yr Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
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Director
Natalie Tillman
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Address
638 BONHAM ST, Columbus TX 78934-2604 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:45 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 68 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

16

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

5

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

0

Published by Texas HHSC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

6

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.7
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 3, 2026 — Inspection

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.

    Corrected by Mar 10, 2026

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.

    Corrected by Mar 10, 2026

May 6, 2025 — Inspection

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations
  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.

    Corrected by May 12, 2025

  • Medium

    746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.

    Corrected by May 7, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child did not have the most current immunization on file.

    Corrected by May 12, 2025

Sep 26, 2024 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Aug 9, 2024 — Inspection

5 violations cited · view state record

5 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.

    Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.5607(a)(2) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions

    4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

  • Medium

    HRC 42.04271 · Parent's Rights

    8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

  • High

    HRC 42.0563 · Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

    One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2024

Jan 18, 2024 — Assessment

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Sep 8, 2023 — Inspection

5 violations cited · view state record

5 violations
  • High

    746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

  • Medium

    746.4751(d) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

    The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.

    Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.2411(2)(B) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

    Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.

    Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(26) · Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

    The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Dec 6, 2022 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Sep 26, 2022 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Oct 6, 2021 — Inspection

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.

    Corrected by Oct 22, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

    Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.

    Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1.The Mar 3, 2026 inspection noted: “3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2.The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3.The Aug 9, 2024 inspection noted: “One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12…” — what has changed since then?
Data sourced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records