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Brighton Academy

10400 Gosling Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77381 · Montgomery County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Brighton Academy is a licensed child care center in The Woodlands, TX, licensed for up to 133 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 17). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #23 of 32 centers in The Woodlands and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #23 of 32 centers in The Woodlands
6High risk
5Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 30, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety2
Supervision2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3403
The operation did not have current health inspection documentation on file.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During the course of a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support corporal punishment was used on a child.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
MediumJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
Based on a DFPS investigation a former teacher was still active on the provider's list of employees.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Infant classrooms are out of ratio.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025
MediumNov 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have documentation for fire drills from July 2024 to October 2024. Note: documentation was entered during this inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 5, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant feeding instruction form was last updated on February 1, 2024.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
Medium HighMar 5, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
MediumJul 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One staff member did not have the education requirement on file.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2023
HighDec 20, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One staff present and had direct access to children did not have an active background check. Note: the staff member left during this inspection.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
The caregiver has not completed the required annual training hour on SIDS and Shaken Baby for the training year of February 2021 to February 2022.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighMay 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
On May 20,2022, It was discovered during a DFPS investigation that the director did not have an active background check.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
HighMay 19, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation the operation employed a caregiver who was found to be neglectful with the children in care.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
HighApr 20, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
HighApr 20, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
A caregiver of unaware of the children they were responsible for.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
Medium HighNov 30, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One caregiver completed cpr training via online method.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
MediumNov 30, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One infants feeding form was not signed and dated by the parent. Note: A scanned copy was made of the form.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
MediumNov 30, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver had completed 12 of the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity133 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 18, 2009
DirectorToishyra Kemper
Phone2814654111
State operation #1000707

Common questions

Does Brighton Academy take infants?

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

What are Brighton Academy’s hours?

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

Does Brighton Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Brighton Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Brighton Academy compare with other daycares in The Woodlands?

It is tied for #23 of 32 centers in The Woodlands by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Brighton Academy last inspected?

Sep 8, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1000707 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.