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Bright Star Academy Schools
A licensed child care center in Cedar Park, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 801 N VISTA RIDGE BLVD, Cedar Park, TX 78613
County: Williamson County
Phone: (512) 257-7827
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 352 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1727497
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 27, 2021
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 9 investigations
- 19 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 8, Medium 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 11, 2022 to October 30, 2026, newest first: 30 visits and 27 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 14, 2026 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care was left on the bus unsupervised for approximately 7 minutes.
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The driver failed to account for all children while unloading the bus and again prior to parking and exiting the vehicle.
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle nor a designated employee was conducting a physical walk-through of the bus prior to disabling the alarm. Instead, the driver was having a child disabled the alarm.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that a caregiver did not follow hand washing procedures when they changed a diaper and then touched other children without washing their hands.
August 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: August 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: August 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: August 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.
April 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 10, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2026 · Correction verified: April 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
April 6, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 5, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
February 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 3, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2026 · Correction verified: February 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
August 8, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2025 · Correction verified: August 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
July 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 11, 2025 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2025 · Correction verified: August 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2025 · Correction verified: August 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2025 · Correction verified: August 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2025 · Correction verified: August 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 23, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 26, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
February 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 23, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 17, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
October 18, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: November 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
March 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 1, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 11, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2022 · Correction verified: March 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.