Star Montessori School
3115 Kenai Dr Bldg 1, Cedar Park, TX
5.0· 25 reviews
Bright Star Academy Schools
- licensed capacity
- 352
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Bright Star Academy Schools
Bright Star Academy Schools is a licensed child care center in Cedar Park, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 27, 2021, for up to 352 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 352 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 352 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Star Academy Schools has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Star Academy Schools
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 352 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1727497
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 20 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver placed a sleeping infant on a Boppy pillow on the floor to sleep rather than placing them in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026
Apr 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
- Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
- Feb 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
Oct 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022
- Mar 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
- Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022
Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Star Academy Schools
Is Bright Star Academy Schools licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 27, 2021.
When was Bright Star Academy Schools last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Star Academy Schools had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bright Star Academy Schools care for?
352, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Star Academy Schools accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Star Academy Schools' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Star Academy Schools cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 257-7827 to ask.
What is Bright Star Academy Schools' phone number?
(512) 257-7827.
Where is Bright Star Academy Schools?
801 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Vista Ridge, 0.1 miles away.