Bright Stars Early Development Center

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.”

Rule 746.3501(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

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.”

Rule 746.3605(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

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.”

Rule 746.3606(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“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.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

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

Rule 746.2419(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 17, 2026.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

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

Rule 746.3407(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“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.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“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.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 17, 2026.

Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

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

Rule 746.3501(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“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.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

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

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

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

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

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

Rule 746.603(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

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

Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 2, 2026.

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“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.”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 11, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 9, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“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.”

Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

“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.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026.

Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

“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.”

Rule 746.2505(4)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026.

Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“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.”

Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.

Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation

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

Rule 746.5202(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

“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.”

Rule 746.501(a)(23). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 19, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

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

Rule 746.501(a)(26). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 19, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

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

Rule 746.501(a)(30). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 19, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2025.

Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission

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

Rule 746.605(9). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2025.

Report Number of Employees

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

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 22, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 31, 2025.