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Brilliant Star Child Learning Center

7218 Fm 775, La Vernia, TX 78121 · Wilson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Brilliant Star Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in La Vernia, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 19). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in La Vernia and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 7 centers in La Vernia
4High risk
5Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication3
Other standards1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
MediumFeb 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The last completed emergency drill was documented in September 2025. Fire drills are required to be performed and documented once a month. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the operation staff and children in care completed a fire drill.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
Since November 14th, 2025, the operation has not designated a qualified director.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
MediumNov 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Recite: The operation did not provide training certificates for caregivers in required topics, such as Child Maltreatment and Understanding building and physical premises safety.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
MediumOct 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Recite: The operation did not provide training certificates for caregivers in required topics, such as Child Maltreatment, Emergency Preparedness, Administering medication, Preventing and Responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Understanding building and physical premises safety.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
Medium LowSep 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Six of the eight staff files reviewed did not have the Pre-employment affidavit, form 2912, available for review.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
There was not documentation available for review to verify that the director is maintaining her hours present at the operation per. 746.1011. Noted: This was discussed with the director and her time was documented for the day.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The health inspection available for review was dated 7/24/24. There was not a current health inspection available for review.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director's file did not have training certificates in required topics, such as Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and Understanding building and physical premises safety, available for review. Additionally, the director did not have verification of training for additional required topics to include, caring for children under 24 months, and topics such as Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction, and Serving children with special care needs
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Seven of the eight staff files reviewed had CPR certifications that were obtained through an online source that did not include hands-on skill-based instruction. The source of the training was American Health Care Academy.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
HighSep 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
One of the eight children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization. Additionally, the record did not include information for the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Four of the seven caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review that totaled the required 24 hours of training. . Additionally, one caregiver lacked training in caring for children under 24 months of age. and one caregiver lacked training in listed topics, such as, Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, and Teacher-child interactions.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
HighSep 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection available for review was dated 8/23/24. There was not a current inspection available for review.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Four of the eight staff files reviewed were found to be missing required items, such as a date indicating when orientation was conducted and a signed and dated statement indicating the employee received the operational and personnel policies.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025
MediumAug 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Two children who have been enrolled in care for over 12 months did not have a signed health care provider statement on file.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
HighAug 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
1 out of the 8 children's files evaluated did not have signed Emergency Care Authorization.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Potential complications §746.605(13)(B)(iii)
A child with a known allergy that requires medication did not have required information of special care needs on file.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
MediumFeb 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was missing from operational policies.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
Medium HighFeb 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill in the both the big and small playgrounds measured less than 6 inches in depth.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 5, 2024
DirectorKatie Mabry
Phone8303280362
State operation #1791367

Common questions

Does Brilliant Star Child Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Brilliant Star Child Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Brilliant Star Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Brilliant Star Child Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Brilliant Star Child Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes La Vernia, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Brilliant Star Child Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 7, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Brilliant Star Child Learning Center compare with other daycares in La Vernia?

It is #6 of 7 centers in La Vernia by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Brilliant Star Child Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 4, 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 1791367 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.