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State records list 13 cited deficiencies dated February 20, 2024 to July 22, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low risk). Correction status: 1 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Bright Stars CDC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-22.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-07-22 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children 24 months and younger and/or with mobility restrictions will be evacuated. The plan also did not discuss the orderly movement of children and staff regarding a shelter in-place or lock down.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-05
2026-07-22 · 746.5202(5) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency plan did not include a reunification plan for parents and children in an emergency for either an evacuation or lock down.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-05
2026-07-22 · 746.5202(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the continuation of care procedures.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-05
2026-07-22 · 746.5202(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-05. Correction verified: 2026-08-02.
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the continuation of care procedures.
2026-07-22 · 746.5202(5) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-05. Correction verified: 2026-08-02.
The emergency plan did not include a reunification plan for parents and children in an emergency for either an evacuation or lock down.
2026-07-22 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-05. Correction verified: 2026-08-02.
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children 24 months and younger and/or with mobility restrictions will be evacuated. The plan also did not discuss the orderly movement of children and staff regarding a shelter in-place or lock down.
2025-07-31 · 746.1105(4) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-14.
6 personnel records did not contain Form 2912 Pre-Employment Affidavit for new hires hired after 9/2023.
2025-07-31 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 2025-08-13.
One child's record did not contain a health statement after being enrolled for over 12 months.
2025-07-31 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
Training records were not made available to review and evaluate during the inspection.
2025-07-31 · 746.605(13) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 2025-08-14.
Two school age children did not have the required school information in their files.
2025-07-31 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 2025-08-14.
18 children admission information did not have the swim/water activity permission and required information.
2025-01-31 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-04. Correction verified: 2025-02-01.
The background check list had not been updated within the last 3 months.
2025-01-31 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-04. Correction verified: 2025-02-01.
The list of employees leaving the center in 2024 was not submitted by the deadline.
2024-08-16 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observed a sink with cleaning supplies stored underneath with no child safety lock. The items were marked "Keep out ot the reach of children". This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all the items were removed from the cabinet and placed in an inaccessible area.
2024-02-20 · 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: 2024-02-20. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
9 children were observed in a classroom without caregiver taking a nap ages 2-3yrs old. A 14months child was observed left in a pack and play in a classroom without supervision. 9 children were observed in the cafeteria without proper supervision. The caregiver was in the kitchen preparing snack.
2024-02-20 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-20. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
During the walk through of the facility the infant room was observed without adequate lighten. CCR and Caregiver was unable to determine the number of children in the classroom.
2023-08-18 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-21. Correction verified: 2023-08-22.
The background checks had not been validated in the last 3 months.
2023-01-27 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-27. Correction verified: 2023-02-01.
The center did not report the number of employees leaving employment the previous year.
2022-03-02 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-02. Correction verified: 2022-03-02.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2021-11-29 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for, Caregiver must know the number of children in their care at all times.
2021-11-29 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
Caregivers are washing the hands of infants who are old enough to reach for running water with a soapy papertowl. Once the child is old enough to reach for running water, the child must wash their hands with running water and soap
2021-11-29 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
Based on the number of deficiencies cited, the director is not operating the center in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws.
2021-11-29 · 746.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked the name and telephone number of the school the child attends.
2021-11-29 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
A daily report sheet is not being provided to parents of all infants in care. An infant is defined as a child age 0-17 months. Parents of all infants must be provided a daily report sheet.
2021-11-29 · 746.2507(1) · Medium High
Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
Toddler age children are only going outside twice a day. Toddler wage children must be given the opportunity for outside play twice a day, weather permitting.
2021-11-29 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-07.
Seven staff did not complete an orientation that covered the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 3. Building and physical premises safety 4. Handling and storing of hazardous materials 5. Precautions in transporting children
2021-11-29 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The director lacked training in the following health and safety topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year. 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases and immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 5. Understanding Building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials You will need to receive make up training hours. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
2021-11-29 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
Of the 10 children records evalauted, four lacked the address for the emergency contact.
2021-11-29 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
The following supervision issues were observed: 1. A group of school age children were left unsupervised while the caregiver went to the front door to retrieve children that been dropped off by the van driver. The children exited the van and entered the building unsupervised. 2. A child was left unsupervised in the cafeteria while another group of children was being retrieved. 3. Children were allowed to enter the building and go to the playground unsupervised.
2021-11-29 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
The written activity plan does not include the opportunity for outside play twice a day. CHildren mist be given two opportunities for outside play each day, weather permitting.
2021-11-29 · 746.3419 · Medium High
Handwashing Procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
A caregiver was observed washing the hands of 2 year old with a wet papertoiwel. Children of this age must wash their hands with running water and soap.
2021-11-29 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
Of the 10 children records evaluated, 8 lacked the address for the children's doctor.
2021-11-29 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy to infants 0-12 months old. 2. Promotion of physical activity and outside play 3. The contact information for the local Licensing office is incorrect 4. Inform parents that a comfortable place for a mother or breastfeed is available and breast milk can be provided. 5. Inform parents that the center is required to receive annual training regarding child abuse and neglect.
2021-11-29 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-07.
Of the nine staff records evaluated, all lacked training in the following health and safety topics for their respective training years: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases and immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 5. Understanding Building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials The caregivers will need to receive make-up training hours. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
2021-11-29 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children were observed watching television during snack time. This was corrected at inspection.
2021-11-29 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement.
2021-11-29 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The list of "Current Employees" is not up to date. Please post an up to date list by 11/30/21.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=571528
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.