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Bright Steps TX LLC

589 Carlos G Parker Blvd Nw, Taylor, TX 76574 · Williamson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Bright Steps TX LLC is a licensed child care center in Taylor, TX, licensed for up to 24 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 7). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #5 of 7 centers in Taylor and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #5 of 7 centers in Taylor
3High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation had not received a sanitation inspection in over 12 months as required.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2026
HighJul 22, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and rocked the infant in her arms.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2026
Medium HighJul 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was not conducted in April or May of 2026 according to the drill log.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2026
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Out of two caregiver files reviewed, one caregiver supervising children did not have proof of first aid training.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2025
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Out of two caregiver files, one caregiver did not have proof of education.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2025
HighJul 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a fire inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
HighJul 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
The fence surrounding the outdoor space has openings of 4 inches in some areas between the slats and between 6 to 6.5 inches along the bottom. Children are not currently in care in this space.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity24 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 21, 2026
DirectorMaria Bracho
Phone5127623195
State operation #1816055

Common questions

Does Bright Steps TX LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Bright Steps TX LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bright Steps TX LLC accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Bright Steps TX LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 22, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Steps TX LLC compare with other daycares in Taylor?

It is tied for #5 of 7 centers in Taylor by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Steps TX LLC last inspected?

Jul 30, 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 1816055 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.