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A Brighter Day Child Care Center
638 BONHAM ST, Columbus TX 78934-2604 · License #919069 · Licensed Center
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Contact
- Director
- Natalie Tillman
- Phone
- (979) 732-3201
- Website
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- Address
- 638 BONHAM ST, Columbus TX 78934-2604 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 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-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation2 violations cited · view state record
- 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
3 violations cited · view state record
- 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
No violations cited · view state record
5 violations cited · view state record
- 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
1 violation cited · view state record
- 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
5 violations cited · view state record
- 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
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
4 violations cited · view state record
- 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.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.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.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?