Taylor · Licensed center
Bright Steps TX LLC
- Small center, licensed for 24 children.
What the state has found
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- July 22, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since July 2025 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
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.
· July 22, 2026
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Jul 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 22, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation had not received a sanitation inspection in over 12 months as required.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High
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.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
A fire drill was not conducted in April or May of 2026 according to the drill log.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 19, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High
Out of two caregiver files reviewed, one caregiver supervising children did not have proof of first aid training.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion · Medium High
Out of two caregiver files, one caregiver did not have proof of education.
Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 9, 2025
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings · High
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation does not have a fire inspection.
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Details
- Website
- brightstepstx.com
- Address
- 589 Carlos G Parker Blvd NW
- License
- 1816055, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website brightstepstx.com
Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.