# Bright Kids Montessori Bright Kids Montessori is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Farmers Branch, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 74 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 2825 Valley View Ln Ste 221, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 74 - License/permit: 1580760 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 484-6400 - Website: www.brightkidsmontessori.com - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1194420 ## Inspection record 19 findings across 24 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-10-29 to 2026-09-21); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-10-27 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-11-10: Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times: A caregiver was observed turning on the tv for children to watch while eating breakfast. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4)) - 2025-10-27 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-11-10: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children: A caregiver was observed callng a child a crybaby. (§746.1203(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-5)) - 2025-10-27 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions: Infant feeding instructions were not available for1 of the 3 bottle-fed infants in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the parent came to the center and completed the document. (§746.801(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-2)) - 2025-10-27 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-11-10: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: A caregiver was observed turning on the tv for a group of children which included children under 2 years of age. (§746.2207(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-a)) - 2025-05-13 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing: A child younger than 18 months old was observed to be in a group with older children, including Pre-K aged children. (§746.1615; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1615)) - 2023-02-03 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-10: Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. There is personnel paperwork that indicates an individual is not qualified to maintain a role of caregiver at the operation. This individual was assigned caregiver responsibilities on multiple occasions. (§746.1003(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1003-3)) - 2023-02-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-03-10: Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver did not meet caregiver qualifications. (§746.1107(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1107-2)) - 2023-01-25 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-03-10: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The infant classroom was over ratio by one for one caregiver. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2022-08-18 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-09-22: Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation has not notified families of less serious injuries (ex: scratches and bruises) at pick up. (§746.307(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-307-c)) - 2022-08-18 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-09-22: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The owner/director does not have record of attendance. (§746.801(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-5)) - 2022-03-09 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2022-03-18: Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules: One of the six cribs used in the infant classroom was recalled in January 2010. At the time of inspection, an infant was sleeping in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the crib was removed and disposed of. The operation does not need the crib for the time being due to the enrollment in the classroom. (§746.2409(a)(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2409-a-9)) - 2022-03-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-03-18: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities: One caregiver was seen sanitizing equipment and vaccuming while three children were present in the classroom. (§746.1203(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-6)) - 2022-03-09 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-03-14: Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operational policies were missing section 18 subsections A, B, C, D, and F. (§746.501(a)(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18)) - 2022-03-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked: One of the two outdoor gates were locked and the employee did not have access to a key to unlock it in case of an emergency. This was corrected at inspection when a copy of the key was given to the caregiver and added in the list of things to bring outside with children. (§746.4309; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4309)) - 2022-01-27 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2022-02-08: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: One infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. This was corrected at inspection when the child was moved to a bare crib. (§746.2426; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426)) - …and 4 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Hamilton Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1529080) — 0.23 km, capacity 259 - [The Learning Experience Farmers Branch](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1421110) — 0.52 km, capacity 140 - [YMCA @ Stark](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1417378) — 0.91 km, capacity 150 - [YMCA at Blair Elementary School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1511151) — 1.5 km, capacity 120 - [Christ United Methodist Church Cdp](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-96217) — 1.57 km, capacity 70 - [Arborcreek Montessori School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-163355) — 1.94 km, capacity 69 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1194420 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1194420 - us_census_geocoder record 2825 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 221|FARMERS BRANCH|TX|75234 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1580760 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1580760 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-drne~tr7f_hmh9 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1580760 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 01804-1285 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=01804-1285 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1194420 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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