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Bright Stars Early Development Center

605 RILEY FUZZELL RD, Spring, TX 77373-2618

Operation number:
1801873
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
118
License effective:
March 4, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813530446
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 15 available inspections for Bright Stars Early Development Center from September 4, 2024 through August 19, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 14, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from July 15, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

22 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

15 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 77373

Compared to 26 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.53
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.04

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.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the kitchen, cleaning supplies were observed to be near food and the food preperation area and in the schooler restroom on top of the toilet accessible to children. This was corrected whent he cleaning supplies were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the walkthrough, the rooms, halls, and main care area were identified to be unclean showing signs of dirt, old food crumbs, loose hair, black/brown marks on the ground, wall, and room floors. The floor boards in the infant room were observed to have water damage and need of repair.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was found that 2 new hires with pending background checks were able to be in the classrooms with children present. It was observed that one new hire with a pending background check arrived to care for children and entered into the room with the children. This caregiver was then removed from the room and premises.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support supervision was not maintained when four children in care were left unattended for three minutes.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Official code
746.603(a)(8)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The transportation buses had trash and clutter on the floors making the garbage easily accessible to children in care who transported to and from school. The transportation buses were not maintained in a sanitary manner.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
In the infant room screen time was beiing utilized for children 6 months to 12 months old. Ms.Rachel was observed on the screen. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was being utilized during lunch time and tubi was observed to be on the screen. This was corrected when the screen was turned off during lunch.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Toddler bottles and cups were not properly labeled with the child's first name and last initial. The bottles were corrected when the director relabeled the bottles properly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
746.2505(4)(A)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not include procedures for how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas A/N hotline, and the HHSC website.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
Official code
746.605(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the evacuation of children unfer 24 months or limited mobility. It did not state how children will be accounted for.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
Official code
746.5202(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)