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Texas HHSC records list 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 24, 2026.
The same records list 33 cited deficiencies dated October 19, 2023 to September 8, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 14 Medium High, 9 Medium, 2 Medium Low, 3 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 31 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 31 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 33 cited deficiencies for Bright Stars Daycare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 14 Medium High, 9 Medium, 2 Medium Low, 3 Low).
Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-24.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 14 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
| Low | 3 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2025-09-08 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
There were diaper creams and sunscreen in a classroom that were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled each cream and sunscreen.
Corrected at inspection
2025-09-08 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A class with children younger than 5 years old had 2 safety outlets that did not have safety plugs in either the top or bottom plug. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver put safety plugs in all uncovered outlets.
Corrected at inspection
2025-02-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The playground had equipment and chairs turned over, a door to a storage closet was off the hinges, and a gate was broken causing splintering wood.
Correction date recorded: 2025-02-18
2025-09-08 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A class with children younger than 5 years old had 2 safety outlets that did not have safety plugs in either the top or bottom plug. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver put safety plugs in all uncovered outlets.
2025-09-08 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were diaper creams and sunscreen in a classroom that were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled each cream and sunscreen.
2025-02-04 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-04. Correction verified: 2025-02-19.
The classrooms and hallways were to dark during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection when each caregiver removed the blanket from the window or opened the blinds and the director turned on the light on in the hallway.
2025-02-04 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: 2025-02-19.
The cots were not labeled with the child's name nor was there a nap chart with a number assigned to each child.
2025-02-04 · 746.4505 · Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: 2025-02-19.
Children's personal storage was not labeled with the child's name or picture.
2025-02-04 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: 2025-02-19.
The bus driver did not a valid training certificate for transportation training.
2025-02-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-18. Correction verified: 2025-02-19.
The playground had equipment and chairs turned over, a door to a storage closet was off the hinges, and a gate was broken causing splintering wood.
2024-08-22 · 746.629(b) · Low
Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a vision or hearing screening.
2024-08-22 · 746.501(a)(25) · Low
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
The operational policies did not include information regarding breasting feeding.
2024-08-22 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
The operational policies did not include procedures for supporting children with special needs.
2024-08-22 · 746.501(a)(14) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
The operational policies did not include the transporation policy.
2024-08-22 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
The operational policies did not include the parent's rights.
2024-08-22 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated/current immunization records.
2024-08-22 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
1 out of 8 staff files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
2024-08-22 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
2 out of 8 staff files reviewed did not have CPR which included hands on training using a manikin.
2024-08-22 · 746.501(a)(28) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
The operational policies did not include information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
2024-08-22 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-12. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
The operational policies did not include the criteria for determining extreme weather conditions in the promotion of indoor/outdoor play.
2024-06-14 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
Caregivers are still using wipes for handwashing instead of soap and running water.
2024-06-14 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
Caregivers are still using hand sanitizer instead of handwashing after diaper changes.
2024-06-14 · 746.2405(4) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
There is not a working sink the infant room.
2024-06-12 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-09. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave an infant food that the caregiver bit off of first. She placed it directly on the table without a barrier and did not follow the infant's feeding plan.
2024-06-12 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-09. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There was sufficient proof that infants are allowed to sleep in restrictive devices such as swings and bouncers.
2024-06-12 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
2 out of 3 caregivers did not have required sleep safe training when working with children under 24 months.
2024-06-05 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-19. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
The playground had tree limbs with protruding branches accessible to children.
2024-06-05 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
Caregivers are using wipes for handwashing instead of soap and running water.
2024-06-05 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
Caregivers are using hand sanitizer instead of handwashing after diaper changes.
2024-02-05 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-05. Correction verified: 2024-02-14.
1 caregiver was observed with 6 children alone. The ratio was 1 caregiver to 4 children. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge had another caregiver come in the classroom.
2024-02-05 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-05. Correction verified: 2024-02-14.
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the child to their crib.
2023-12-20 · 746.901(3) · Low
Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-17. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
1 out of 6 employees did not have a tuberculosis test.
2023-10-19 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.
1 out of 8 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
2023-10-19 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.
5 out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have current immunizations.
2023-10-19 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
1 out of 5 infant feeding instructions were not current.
2023-10-19 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have emergency care authorization.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1463291
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.