Bright Stars Early Development Center

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3606(1) · Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

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1026098684

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3605(a)(1) · Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026098683

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905718449

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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.

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3501(1) · Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 13, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026098685

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905718449

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025811571

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905649410

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3407(11) · Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 21, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

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1025811572

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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.

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 31, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025771596

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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.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Jul 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1025771595

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905649410

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

State verification recorded Jul 17, 2026.

Standard 746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025932030

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905649410

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.3501(1) · Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026141861

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905718447

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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.

State verification recorded Jul 17, 2026.

Standard 745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Jul 14, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026149198

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(1) · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026098673

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905718445

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.603(a)(8) · Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026098671

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905718445

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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.

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 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

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026098672

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905718445

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

State verification recorded Aug 19, 2026.

Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

State severity

High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Aug 7, 2026

Technical assistance

Recorded

Finding source ID

1026098670

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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.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.2505(4)(A) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Mar 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025729451

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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.

State verification recorded Mar 9, 2026.

Standard 746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Mar 11, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025849340

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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.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Mar 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025809361

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

State verification recorded Apr 2, 2026.

Standard 746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

State severity

Medium High

Corrected at visit

No

Correction reported

Mar 25, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025769375

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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.

State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.

Standard 746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

State severity

Medium

Corrected at visit

Yes

Correction reported

Mar 4, 2026

Technical assistance

Not recorded

Finding source ID

1025929843

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905649408

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