Bright Stars Early Development Center

Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care.

A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours.

Based on investigation findings, proper diaper changing and health practices were not maintained when a child's diaper was not changed upon drop off to pick up. Additionally, another child's soiled clothes were not changed when the child had an accident on themselves at pick up.

It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles.

An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025.

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.

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.

Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized.

Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely.

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.

Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review.

Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care.

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.

Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation.

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.

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.

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.

Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR.

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.

The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation.

The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.

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.

The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation.

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.

One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips.

The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.