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Bright Stars Early Learning Center

202 S GIBSON ST, Huntington, TX 75949-9103

Operation number:
1718191
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Angelina
Capacity:
67
License effective:
March 3, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9368763084
Email:
brightstarshuntington@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Bright Stars Early Learning Center from August 30, 2021 through December 3, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 11, 2023 and involved equipment or readiness.

Four later inspections, from January 8, 2024 through December 3, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 11 local median in Angelina County

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.38

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.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were three outlets that did not have outlet covers in the 22-36mo old room. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of six children's records were missing health statements. The Director is going to correct this by getting the health statements.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There are three areas on the play ground that do not have sufficient amounts of mulch. The Director is going to correct this by getting the mulch installed.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were two classrooms that there was not enough adequate lighting for all the children to be seen in the event of an emergency. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by opening covers over windows so the rooms had enough lighting.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
DFPS investigator received information to support a child in the care of the operation was neglected.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver in charge of the supervision of a 3 year old group was not properly supervising the group of children on the operation's playground. This resulted in a child leaving the playground area and crossing a highway. A passerby intervened and brought the child to a nearby store.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)