Bright Stars Academy
712 E Tidwell Rd Ste J, Houston, TX 77022
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
Texas lists conditions on this permit. Read them on the state record.
4 critical, 24 serious, 8 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 17, 2026.
20 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies accepted in state listing
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Openings & waitlists
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Infant: availability not confirmed
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Licensed capacity: 78 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
Holiday and staff-development calendar not provided.
Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
4 critical, 24 serious, 8 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 17, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1315(b) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.605(6) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.303(b) (8 visits); 746.1309(e) (4 visits); 746.1311(e) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 1, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
56 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had a CPR certificate that expired on 5.2026. Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
State verification published Aug 1, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 14, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Jul 17, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A classroom was left unsupervised when the sole caregiver in the classroom left the classroom to open the door of the operation and to transfer a child to another classroom. Another classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver left the classroom to retrieve a sign in sheet log.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had a CPR certificate that expired on 5.2026. Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A pole on a table in the outdoor play area was cracked with a hole. The padding in the outdoor play area was torn with exposed padding.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact address.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 746.605(6).
- Jul 17, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A classroom was left unsupervised when the sole caregiver in the classroom left the classroom to open the door of the operation and to transfer a child to another classroom. Another classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver left the classroom to retrieve a sign in sheet log.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had a CPR certificate that expired on 5.2026. Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact address.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A pole on a table in the outdoor play area was cracked with a hole. The padding in the outdoor play area was torn with exposed padding.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Jul 17, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A classroom was left unsupervised when the sole caregiver in the classroom left the classroom to open the door of the operation and to transfer a child to another classroom. Another classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver left the classroom to retrieve a sign in sheet log.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had a CPR certificate that expired on 5.2026. Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact address.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A pole on a table in the outdoor play area was cracked with a hole. The padding in the outdoor play area was torn with exposed padding.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Jul 17, 2026Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A classroom was left unsupervised when the sole caregiver in the classroom left the classroom to open the door of the operation and to transfer a child to another classroom. Another classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver left the classroom to retrieve a sign in sheet log.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had a CPR certificate that expired on 5.2026. Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A pole on a table in the outdoor play area was cracked with a hole. The padding in the outdoor play area was torn with exposed padding.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact address.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 746.605(6).
- 2025
- Jul 21, 2025 to Jul 21, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 21, 2025 inspection
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2024
- Aug 4, 2024 to Aug 6, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 6, 2024 inspection
- Aug 4, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 4, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 4, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 4, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The infant caregiver annual training for the month of 9/21/22-09/21/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Administering medication. The after-school caregiver annual training for the months of 9/7/22-9/7/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's annual training for the month of 0ct 2022-Oct 2023 is missing the following required training. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Administering medication. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The directorand three caregivers are missing their CPR and First-Aid training.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The infant caregiver annual training for the month of 9/21/22-09/21/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Administering medication. The after-school caregiver annual training for the months of 9/7/22-9/7/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The directorand three caregivers are missing their CPR and First-Aid training.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's annual training for the month of 0ct 2022-Oct 2023 is missing the following required training. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Administering medication. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's annual training for the month of 0ct 2022-Oct 2023 is missing the following required training. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Administering medication. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The directorand three caregivers are missing their CPR and First-Aid training.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The infant caregiver annual training for the month of 9/21/22-09/21/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Administering medication. The after-school caregiver annual training for the months of 9/7/22-9/7/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The directorand three caregivers are missing their CPR and First-Aid training.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The infant caregiver annual training for the month of 9/21/22-09/21/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Administering medication. The after-school caregiver annual training for the months of 9/7/22-9/7/23 is missing the following required training. Understanding building and physical premises safety Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's annual training for the month of 0ct 2022-Oct 2023 is missing the following required training. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Administering medication. Make-up training will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
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- 2023
- Apr 13, 2023 to Aug 2, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 2, 2023 inspection
- Aug 2, 2023 inspection
- Aug 2, 2023 inspection
- Aug 2, 2023 inspection
- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
- Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver walked out the classroom and left five children unattended.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver walked out the classroom and left five children unattended.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver walked out the classroom and left five children unattended.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The caregiver walked out the classroom and left five children unattended.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 30, 2023 to Mar 30, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Aug 10, 2022 to Aug 10, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
- Oct 28, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Mar 22, 2006
- Capacity
- 78 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Harris
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- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
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Contact & location
712 E Tidwell Rd Ste J, Houston, TX 77022
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.