Bright Stars Early Development Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 118 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school

Location and nearby daycares

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

1801873

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

9 inspections on record, most recent Jul 17, 2026. 5 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 15, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jul 14, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    During the walkthrough, the rooms, halls, and main care area were identified to be unclean showing signs of dirt, old food crumbs, loose hair, black/brown marks on the ground, wall, and room floors. The floor boards in the infant room were observed to have water damage and need of repair.

    Corrected Jul 31, 2026

  • 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2026

  • 746.3407(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

    Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized.

    Corrected Jul 21, 2026

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    In the kitchen, cleaning supplies were observed to be near food and the food preperation area and in the schooler restroom on top of the toilet accessible to children. This was corrected whent he cleaning supplies were removed.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2026

• Jul 10, 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

    It was found that 2 new hires with pending background checks were able to be in the classrooms with children present. It was observed that one new hire with a pending background check arrived to care for children and entered into the room with the children. This caregiver was then removed from the room and premises.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 1, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Mar 4, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.2207(c)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    Screen time was being utilized during lunch time and tubi was observed to be on the screen. This was corrected when the screen was turned off during lunch.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.2505(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

    Toddler bottles and cups were not properly labeled with the child's first name and last initial. The bottles were corrected when the director relabeled the bottles properly.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    In the infant room screen time was beiing utilized for children 6 months to 12 months old. Ms.Rachel was observed on the screen. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2026

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    The transportation buses had trash and clutter on the floors making the garbage easily accessible to children in care who transported to and from school. The transportation buses were not maintained in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected Mar 11, 2026

• Sep 11, 2025Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2025

  • 746.5202(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation

    The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation.

    Corrected Sep 26, 2025

  • 746.605(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission

    One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips.

    Corrected Sep 18, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(26)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

    The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2025

  • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    The emergency preparedness plan did not include the evacuation of children unfer 24 months or limited mobility. It did not state how children will be accounted for.

    Corrected Sep 26, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(23)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

    The operational policies did not include procedures for how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas A/N hotline, and the HHSC website.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2025

• Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.

    Corrected Jan 22, 2025

• Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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