Brilliant Stars Academy
Does Brilliant Stars Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 34 child-care citations for Brilliant Stars Academy in LITTLE ELM, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 16 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack.
- High
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
4 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
- High
747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A child was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
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- High
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
- Medium High
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed in a swing and safety straps were not being used. CI: During the inspection an assistant caregiver removed the infant from the swing.
- Medium High
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.
- Medium High
747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.
- Medium High
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.
- Medium High
747.3203(1) - Toys and Equipment Sanitized
Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.
- Medium High
747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
The operation does not have a CO detection system for the second level of the home.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. The operation has not conducted Lock Down/Shelter and Severe Weather drills, according to standards.
- Medium High
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The training records for the primary caregiver were not available for review during the inspection. There were not any certificates on file for any of the required 30 hours of annual training.
- Medium High
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
There was not any proof of the required 24 hours of training on file for the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers for the previous year.
- Medium High
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver and the 2 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
- Medium High
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
- Medium High
747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
Two caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
- Medium High
747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
The primary caregiver and the 3 other caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
- Medium High
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
- Medium High
747.4015 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.
- Medium High
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver and the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.
- Medium
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
- Medium
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
- Medium
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
- Medium
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.
- Medium
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Two children do not have health statements on file.
- Medium
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
- Medium
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
- Medium
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
- Medium
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
6 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
- Medium
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
10 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
- Medium
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
- Medium Low
747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
- Medium Low
747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
This facility in context
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- Kiddie Academy of Northlake — NORTHLAKE
- Lakeside Montessori Academy — THE COLONY
- Childrens Lighthouse of Corinth — CORINTH
- Legacy Montessori Academy — FRISCO
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.