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Bright Stars CDC

1306 FORESTBURG DR, Houston TX 77038-2124 · License #1075446 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 112 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 31, 2025
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Director
Johnnie Dunn
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Address
1306 FORESTBURG DR, Houston TX 77038-2124 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 112 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.4
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jul 31, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Training records were not made available to review and evaluate during the inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.605(16) · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

    18 children admission information did not have the swim/water activity permission and required information.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Medium

    746.605(13) · Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

    Two school age children did not have the required school information in their files.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

  • Low

    746.1105(4) · Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

    6 personnel records did not contain Form 2912 Pre-Employment Affidavit for new hires hired after 9/2023.

    Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    One child's record did not contain a health statement after being enrolled for over 12 months.

    Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

Jan 31, 2025 — Assessment
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    745.651(2)(A) · Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    The background check list had not been updated within the last 3 months.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2025

  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    The list of employees leaving the center in 2024 was not submitted by the deadline.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2025

Aug 16, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

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

    I observed a sink with cleaning supplies stored underneath with no child safety lock. The items were marked "Keep out ot the reach of children". This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all the items were removed from the cabinet and placed in an inaccessible area.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Feb 29, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 20, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    During the walk through of the facility the infant room was observed without adequate lighten. CCR and Caregiver was unable to determine the number of children in the classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

  • High

    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

    9 children were observed in a classroom without caregiver taking a nap ages 2-3yrs old. A 14months child was observed left in a pack and play in a classroom without supervision. 9 children were observed in the cafeteria without proper supervision. The caregiver was in the kitchen preparing snack.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

Oct 12, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 20, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 18, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    745.651(2)(A) · Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    The background checks had not been validated in the last 3 months.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

Jan 27, 2023 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    The center did not report the number of employees leaving employment the previous year.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2023

Nov 28, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 2, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

    Corrected by Mar 2, 2022

Dec 21, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 29, 2021 — Inspection
18 violations cited · view state record
18 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

    The list of "Current Employees" is not up to date. Please post an up to date list by 11/30/21.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

    The written activity plan does not include the opportunity for outside play twice a day. CHildren mist be given two opportunities for outside play each day, weather permitting.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Of the nine staff records evaluated, all lacked training in the following health and safety topics for their respective training years: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases and immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 5. Understanding Building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials The caregivers will need to receive make-up training hours. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • Medium

    746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    Of the 10 children records evaluated, 8 lacked the address for the children's doctor.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    Seven staff did not complete an orientation that covered the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 3. Building and physical premises safety 4. Handling and storing of hazardous materials 5. Precautions in transporting children

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    A daily report sheet is not being provided to parents of all infants in care. An infant is defined as a child age 0-17 months. Parents of all infants must be provided a daily report sheet.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium

    746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

    Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • High

    746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    The following supervision issues were observed: 1. A group of school age children were left unsupervised while the caregiver went to the front door to retrieve children that been dropped off by the van driver. The children exited the van and entered the building unsupervised. 2. A child was left unsupervised in the cafeteria while another group of children was being retrieved. 3. Children were allowed to enter the building and go to the playground unsupervised.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2507(1) · Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

    Toddler age children are only going outside twice a day. Toddler wage children must be given the opportunity for outside play twice a day, weather permitting.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3421(b) · Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

    Caregivers are washing the hands of infants who are old enough to reach for running water with a soapy papertowl. Once the child is old enough to reach for running water, the child must wash their hands with running water and soap

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium

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

    Children were observed watching television during snack time. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3419 · Handwashing Procedures

    A caregiver was observed washing the hands of 2 year old with a wet papertoiwel. Children of this age must wash their hands with running water and soap.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium

    746.605(14) · Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

    Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked the name and telephone number of the school the child attends.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy to infants 0-12 months old. 2. Promotion of physical activity and outside play 3. The contact information for the local Licensing office is incorrect 4. Inform parents that a comfortable place for a mother or breastfeed is available and breast milk can be provided. 5. Inform parents that the center is required to receive annual training regarding child abuse and neglect.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The director lacked training in the following health and safety topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year. 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases and immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 5. Understanding Building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials You will need to receive make up training hours. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • High

    746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

    A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for, Caregiver must know the number of children in their care at all times.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • High

    746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Based on the number of deficiencies cited, the director is not operating the center in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Of the 10 children records evalauted, four lacked the address for the emergency contact.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 31, 2025 inspection noted: “Training records were not made available to review and evaluate during the inspection.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 31, 2025 inspection noted: “The background check list had not been updated within the last 3 months.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 16, 2024 inspection noted: “I observed a sink with cleaning supplies stored underneath with no child safety lock. The items were marked "Keep out ot the reach of children". This was cor…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error