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Bright Star Academy Schools

801 N VISTA RIDGE BLVD, Cedar Park, TX 78613-7804

Operation number:
1727497
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Williamson
Capacity:
352
License effective:
October 27, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122577827
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 27 available inspections for Bright Star Academy Schools from October 6, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 29, 2026 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
27

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78613

Compared to 49 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.89
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.37

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver placed a sleeping infant on a Boppy pillow on the floor to sleep rather than placing them in a crib.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2505(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)