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Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC

612 S 13th St, Kingsville, TX 78363 · Kleberg County
Accepts child care subsidies

Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in Kingsville, TX, licensed for up to 22 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (6 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 14 centers in Kingsville and better than 24% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 24%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#14 of 14 centers in Kingsville
9High risk
8Medium High risk
13Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 25 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMay 12, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety6
Staff ratios5
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication4
Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 13, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Written feeding instructions were not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Observed the following during a follow up inspection: A caregiver was supervising 6 infants ages ranging from 5 months to 17 months. Child/caregiver ratios 4:1.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
Permit holder has not designated a qualified director.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2025
MediumMay 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
The operation failed to submit two corrections for two children's files within the required time frame. This is a third re-cite.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
MediumMay 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One staff did not complete their 7 hours of required training. A second staff did not have their file available for review. That staff was missing 5 out of 30 annual hours. This is a re-cite.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
MediumMay 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of six children did not have immunizations on file. Three out of six children did not have a health statement on file. Two out of six children did not have documentation on whether or not they had food allergies. One child mentioned above had no paperwork on file for admission. This is a re-cite.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
HighApr 16, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Inspector observed infants with blankets in cribs while infants were asleep. Two of the infants were 12 months and under. Many of the other cribs had blankets inside with no infants.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumApr 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One staff did not complete their 7 hours of required training. A second staff did not have their file available for review. That staff was missing 5 out of 30 annual hours. This is a re-cite.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced §746.1613(a)(2)
Inspector observed one staff with 7 infants between the ages of 3-17 months old. There was no extra staff observed at the facility during nap time when the inspector arrived.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumApr 16, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of six children did not have immunizations on file. Three out of six children did not have a health statement on file. Two out of six children did not have documentation on whether or not they had food allergies. One child mentioned above had no paperwork on file for admission. This is a re-cite.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
HighApr 16, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Inspector observed one caregiver sharing her McDonald's lunch with infant children. One child was observed eating french fries, another child was observed eating tomato.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
HighApr 16, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427
Inspector observed one three month old asleep on their stomach.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced §746.1613(a)(2)
Inspector observed one caregiver supervising two classrooms during nap time with no additional staff. Two children ages 3-4 yrs. old were in one classroom and the caregiver was in a secondary classroom with infants who were between the ages of 3-14 months old.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Staff in building #2 stated no fire drills had been conducted in at least a year. No documentation of fire drills was found for 2025. The operation also did not have documentation of severe weather and lock down drills in building #2.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation §746.601(a)
Two out of six children's records did not have the required documentation available for review.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
HighApr 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's last fire inspection was dated 6/5/2023.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Access to Personnel Records §746.909
Two out of four staff records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionOther standards
Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually §746.5537(a)(1)
The operation had one carbon monoxide that was not working in the pre-k building. The operation also had no documentation of carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers being checked monthly.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Five out of six children's records did not have immunizations on file.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
HighApr 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Inspector observed one-3 month old infant in a playpen lying on back with a mobile toy. The infant was placed under the toy so the infant could play with the objects above.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
The infant's daily schedule does not indicate that infants go to play outside twice a day on a daily basis. Staff stated infants do not go outside to play. There is no infant playground located at the operation.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two out of four staff were missing annual training hours. One staff was missing all trainings in section (e) of this standard as well as 7 out of 24 annual hours. The second staff was missing 5 out of 30 annual hours. The hours missing included hazardous materials and management training.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
HighApr 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
Inspector observed two infants asleep in restrictive devices. One infant who was 8 months, was in a swing and the other infant who was 11 months was in a stationary walker. Inspector spoke to caregiver and infants were removed. At the end of inspection, inspector observed a 3 month old asleep in a swing.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
HighApr 14, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
In the infant classroom an infant was in a play yard with a training cup toy and a blanket. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the items from the play yard.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 4, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not show good judgment by taping a child's shoes, so the child would not remove the shoes.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023
Medium HighMar 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
There were 6 gallons of milk that were not stored properly in the refrigerator, the gallons of milk were room temperature.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
MediumMar 21, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The infants were in the room designated for the toddlers and the toddlers were in the room designated for the infants. Director had not notified licensing of the changes of the classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
Medium HighMar 21, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
During nap time in the infant, toddler, and Pre k classroom the cots, and the play yards were not arranged with space between them to allow caregivers to walk between them.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
HighApr 1, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Base on the DFPS investigation; There was neglectful supervision at the operation, a child was left outside from 10 - 20 minutes with out supervision.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
One out of four records review was missing training hours.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity22 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJan 25, 2021
DirectorTerry Vela
Phone3615953003
State operation #1708458

Common questions

Does Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Kingsville, is $34.20 a day for toddlers, $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds and $31.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 16, 2025: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC compare with other daycares in Kingsville?

It is #14 of 14 centers in Kingsville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 24% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Stars Child Development Center, LLC last inspected?

May 1, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1708458 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.