Brighton Academy
10400 GOSLING RD, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381 3596Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 133
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children746.1601
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Documentation of Drills746.5205(4)
Mar 12, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional746.3819
- Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days746.2421(b)
Jul 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements746.901(2)