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Bright Star Academy Schools

Child care center · 801 N VISTA RIDGE BLVD, Cedar Park, TX 78613-7804 · License 1727497

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 352. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
2 746.303(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
Yes
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
Yes
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
2 746.303(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
4 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
2 746.303(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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
Yes
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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