Wimberley · Licensed center
Bright Beginnings Preschool
A center in Wimberley, licensed for 68 children.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.
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What the state has found
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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- April 27, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since October 2021 — all of them cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
Of the 6 children files reviewed, one needed updated immunizations.
· April 27, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · April 27, 2026
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
Of the 6 children files reviewed, one needed updated immunizations.
746.2417(2)(A) - Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib · Medium High
There was not an infant daily schedule for me to verify if oppertunities for outside play and large and small motor
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium
We were unable to find infant written feeding instructions for the infants under 12 months.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization · High
Of the 6 children's files reviewed, three needed complete address and telephone number for the parent's prefered doctor or hospital.
Jan 2026 Complaint
Complaint · January 20, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
A vape pen fell from the pocket of a caregiver. It rolled on the floor, and a 20-month-old toddler picked up the vape pen, and held it out to her caregiver to take back.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 10 findings
Licensing visit · July 19, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing · Medium High
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid training expired in June 2024.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training · Medium High
Five out of the five staff trainings records that were reviewed were missing required training hours.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training · Medium High
The director was missing required annual training hours.
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan · Medium
None of the classrooms had a posted activity plan.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High
The loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch requirement.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission · Medium
One child's file did not have a health statement.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The emergency practice log was not available for review.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium
The playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements · Medium
Three caregiver's personnel records were missing their proof of education.
Nov 2023 Complaint
Complaint · November 14, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
It was determined during the course of this investigation that a caregiver did not check the label on a bottle, resulting in an infant receiving the wrong bottle.
Oct 2021 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 26, 2021
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 7/21/2020.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
During the walk through of Classroom 3 two broken outlet plates were observed.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/5/2020.
Details
- Phone
- 5128477924
- Website
- wimberleyumc.org
- Address
- 1200 County Rd 1492
- License
- 536054, active
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All checked July 2026.
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — wimberleyumc.org