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A Bright Beginning Learning Center

1278 Hillcrest Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Comal County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

A Bright Beginning Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Braunfels, TX, licensed for up to 57 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 43% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 37 centers in New Braunfels and better than 57% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 57%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#17 of 37 centers in New Braunfels
2High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 7, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to validate that an infant was given diced pieces of hot dog that contained traces of pork resulting in an infant having a delayed allergic reaction the following day at home and had to be hospitalized.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
HighFeb 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on December 30,2024, which a current one has not been set up.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
Medium HighAug 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two out of six children's records did not have an address for the emergency contact. This was corrected when the director received the information.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A changing mat was observed to be torn making it unable to be properly sanitized. This was corrected when the changing mat was replaced with a new one. Several ceiling fans were observed with dust on the blades and vents. This was corrected when the fans and vents were cleaned.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 10, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
The 18-2-year-old room was observed with lunch being served on a bare table for the children.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2024
MediumSep 24, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
The opening room was observed this morning with the TV on and three of the children were under the age of two.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
HighAug 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
When reviewing the handbook, numbers: 9,18,19,20 were not available for review. This was corrected when the director added the standards to the handbook.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity57 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 21, 2025
DirectorKelley Hardin
Phone8306099151
State operation #1800428

Common questions

Does A Bright Beginning Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are A Bright Beginning Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does A Bright Beginning Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has A Bright Beginning Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 2, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does A Bright Beginning Learning Center compare with other daycares in New Braunfels?

It is #17 of 37 centers in New Braunfels by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 57% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was A Bright Beginning Learning Center last inspected?

Jun 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1800428 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.