Bright Stars Early Development Center

Inspection history

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 September 4, 2024 to September 29, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 26 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.

1. September 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. September 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

3. August 31, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

4. August 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

5. July 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

6. July 15, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations

   • 746.3606(1) - Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 13, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours.

   • 746.3605(a)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 13, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care.

   • 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 13, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Based on investigation findings, proper diaper changing and health practices were not maintained when a child's diaper was not changed upon drop off to pick up. Additionally, another child's soiled clothes were not changed when the child had an accident on themselves at pick up.

7. July 14, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

     Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2026 · Correction verified: July 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

8. July 12, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

9. July 10, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

   • 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: July 14, 2026 · Correction verified: July 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely.

10. July 9, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

11. July 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

12. July 1, 2026 · Investigation · 4 citations

    • 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation.

    • 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care.

    • 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review.

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support supervision was not maintained when four children in care were left unattended for three minutes.

13. March 4, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations

    • 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2026 · Correction verified: March 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

14. September 11, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: October 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: October 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: September 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 26, 2025 · Correction verified: September 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: October 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 26, 2025 · Correction verified: September 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

15. February 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

16. January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2025 · Correction verified: January 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

17. January 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

18. November 22, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

19. September 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

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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.