Licensed center · Cedar Park, TX
Bright Star Academy Schools
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 352
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 352 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 6 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 352 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Skill classes
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
801 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County · 72 licensed daycares in 78613
Capacity rank 2 of 72 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Primrose School At Vista Ridge0.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Leticia Vareladepazos0.3 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool
- Jupiter House Preschool0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Sapientia Montessori School0.9 mi · Licensed center · Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Star Montessori School0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Cadence Academy0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1727497
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2021
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
17 inspections on record, most recent Aug 6, 2026. 11 of 27 visits and reports cited a standard. 9 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 25, 2026Self-reported incident3 standards cited
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2424Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver placed a sleeping infant on a Boppy pillow on the floor to sleep rather than placing them in a crib.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 10, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Corrected May 8, 2026
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.305(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 25, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Aug 8, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
Corrected Aug 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 11, 2025Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2909(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025
- 746.2505(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Feb 23, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
24 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Aug 6, 2026. All 24 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High833%
- Medium High1146%
- Medium417%
- Medium Low14%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 12 of 17 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 24 findings, 23 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 25, 2026, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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