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Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 29, 2026.
The same records list 26 cited deficiencies dated January 21, 2025 to July 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 12 Medium High, 8 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 22 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 22 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 26 cited deficiencies for Bright Stars Early Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 12 Medium High, 8 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-29.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 8 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| 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.
2026-07-15 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-13
2026-07-15 · 746.3605(a)(1) · Medium High
Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-13
2026-07-15 · 746.3606(1) · Medium
Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours
A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-13
2026-07-15 · 746.3606(1) · Medium
Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours.
2026-07-15 · 746.3605(a)(1) · Medium High
Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care.
2026-07-15 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
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.
2026-07-14 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles.
2026-07-14 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
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.
2026-07-14 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025.
2026-07-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-07-14 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-21. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized.
2026-07-10 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
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.
2026-07-10 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely.
2026-07-01 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care.
2026-07-01 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review.
2026-07-01 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation.
2026-07-01 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
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.
2026-03-04 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-03-04 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-03-04 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-25. Correction verified: 2026-04-02.
Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR.
2026-03-04 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-03-04 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-11. Correction verified: 2026-03-09.
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.
2025-09-11 · 746.5202(3) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-26. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation.
2025-09-11 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation.
2025-09-11 · 746.501(a)(26) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.
2025-09-11 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-26. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
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.
2025-09-11 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
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.
2025-09-11 · 746.605(9) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1485734
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.