Bright Star Academy Schools
Does Bright Star Academy Schools have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 21 child-care citations for Bright Star Academy Schools in CEDAR PARK, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 11 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 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
Show 18 earlier citations
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
- High
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
- Medium High
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
- Medium High
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
- Medium High
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
- Medium High
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
- Medium High
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
- Medium High
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
- Medium High
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
- Medium
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
- Medium
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
- Medium
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
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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.