Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.13
- Local median
- 0.56
Brilliant Stars Academy
2645 MARINERS CT, Little Elm, TX 75068-6425
- Operation number:
- 1707661
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Denton
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- January 14, 2021
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2144681344
- Email:
- brilliantstarsacademy13@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Brilliant Stars Academy from January 24, 2022 through March 30, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 20, 2023 and involved facility condition.
Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
Seven later inspections, from February 3, 2023 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 34
- Higher-concern violations
- 20
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 8 local median in 75068
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.65
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack.
- Correction deadline
- January 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
- Official code
- 747.3117(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 747.2307
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- November 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The operation has not been maintaining menus.
- Correction deadline
- September 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
- Official code
- 747.3113(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 747.4407(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(1) - Toys and Equipment Sanitized
- Official code
- 747.3203(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 747.4407(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The operation does not have a CO detection system for the second level of the home.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
- Official code
- 747.5335(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
- Official code
- 747.5003(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 747.2321(b)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The operation has not been maintaining menus.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
- Official code
- 747.3113(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children do not have health statements on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
- Official code
- 747.611(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
- Official code
- 747.801(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 747.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
- Official code
- 747.605(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
- Official code
- 747.611(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 4 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 747.605(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver and the 2 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
- Correction deadline
- March 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 747.1303(2)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A child was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.2317(2)(B)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
- Correction deadline
- February 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
- Official code
- 747.1305(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver and the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
- Correction deadline
- February 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 747.1303(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver and the 3 other caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
- Correction deadline
- February 4, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
- Official code
- 747.1305(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 747.605(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 6 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
- Correction deadline
- February 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 747.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
- Official code
- 747.605(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 10 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
- Correction deadline
- February 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
- Official code
- 747.611(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
- Correction deadline
- February 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
- Official code
- 747.801(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4015 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
- Official code
- 747.4015