Bright Stars Early Development Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
  Inspector's note: Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.
• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.
• Non-critical Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours
  Inspector's note: A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-13.

• Critical Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Inspector's note: Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-21.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-31.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-14.
• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
• Critical Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  Inspector's note: Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-07.

• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-25.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-11.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-19.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-19.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
  Inspector's note: One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-18.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-26.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-19.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
  Inspector's note: The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.