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Bright Stars CDC

1306 Forestburg Dr, Houston, TX 770384.7· 47 reviews
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2010

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About

About Bright Stars CDC

Bright Stars CDC is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 13, 2010, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Stars CDC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bright Stars CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
112 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1075446
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 18 visits
  1. Jul 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children 24 months and younger and/or with mobility restrictions will be evacuated. The plan also did not discuss the orderly movement of children and staff regarding a shelter in-place or lock down.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

      “The emergency plan did not include a reunification plan for parents and children in an emergency for either an evacuation or lock down.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

      “The emergency preparedness plan did not include the continuation of care procedures.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2026

  2. Jul 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

  3. Jan 31, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2025

  4. Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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 during the visit

  5. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

  7. Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023

  3. Aug 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2023

  5. Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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 2, 2022

  7. Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 29, 2021Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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 during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bright Stars CDC

Is Bright Stars CDC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 13, 2010.

When was Bright Stars CDC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Stars CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Stars CDC care for?

112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Stars CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Stars CDC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Stars CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 594-0677 to ask.

What is Bright Stars CDC's phone number?

(281) 594-0677.

Where is Bright Stars CDC?

1306 Forestburg Dr, Houston, TX 77038. The nearest other daycare we list is Rina's Childcare, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).