1505 LOUISIANA ST, Houston, TX 77002 · (713) 739-0230 · State permit no. 1401906
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Bright Horizons Early Lrng Ctr @ 1505 for 17 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.901 (2 times, most recently Sep 29, 2026).
The state lists Bright Horizons Early Lrng Ctr @ 1505 as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 17 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Bright Horizons Early Lrng Ctr @ 1505 changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The oeration does not have a current health inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 20, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Oct 15, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
During review of record keeping 4 out of 10 records evaluted did not have a notarized affidavit.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Oct 15, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 10, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.601(b) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Parents
The operation failed to provide parents access to child's file.
Official text of rule 746.601
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 8, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jan 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
During review of the health and safety audit the director was found to not have current training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome or Brain development.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 10, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 9, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During review of the health and safety audit 3 out of 3 caregivers who care for children under 24 months were found to not have current training is SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome or Brain developent as required.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 10, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 9, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 27, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to report allegations of a non-routine situation that may have placed a child as risk to parents as required.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 4, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Nov 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 27, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they reacted by slapping a toddler to prevent them biting another student.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 4, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Nov 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 27, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk to a child to Childcare regulations within 48 hours.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 4, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Nov 21, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Investigation (report)
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation failed to complete the licensing incident form for an injury requiring medical treatment.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 22, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Aug 22, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One of the caregivers has a first aid certification that expired on 9/2024.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 28, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Oct 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two of the children files were missing a current immunization record.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 5, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report did not have the parent or employee's signature.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 14, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have an update Children's Product form filled out, the last one was from 2012. Corrected: When the director filled out a form and ensure the operation did not have any recalls in the building.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Oct 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child's food allergy plan was not signed by the doctor or parents.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 23, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the hallway, the toddler one classroom and outside wall had cracks due to the foundation of the building and is in need of repair.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Oct 24, 2022 · Inspection
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
One caregiver was missing 6 training hours for training year 3/10/21 to 3/10/22 and another caregiver was missing 7 training hours for training year 4/18/21 to 4/18/2022. Corrected: When the missing training hours were taken out of the caregivers current training year.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 24, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 26, 2021 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation didn't stated in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would move children 24 months and younger. Corrected: When the director added in the emergency preparedness plan how they would move children 24 months and younger.
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Oct 26, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Bright Horizons Early Lrng Ctr @ 1505; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).