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Bright Stars Daycare

2510 Texas Dr, Irving, TX 750624.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2024

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About Bright Stars Daycare

Bright Stars Daycare is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 18, 2024, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care and preschool
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Stars Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1787491
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 19 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “A class with children younger than 5 years old had 2 safety outlets that did not have safety plugs in either the top or bottom plug. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver put safety plugs in all uncovered outlets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

      “There were diaper creams and sunscreen in a classroom that were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled each cream and sunscreen.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The bus driver did not a valid training certificate for transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The cots were not labeled with the child's name nor was there a nap chart with a number assigned to each child.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The classrooms and hallways were to dark during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection when each caregiver removed the blanket from the window or opened the blinds and the director turned on the light on in the hallway.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The playground had equipment and chairs turned over, a door to a storage closet was off the hinges, and a gate was broken causing splintering wood.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Children's personal storage was not labeled with the child's name or picture.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025

  9. Aug 22, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies did not include the parent's rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation

      “The operational policies did not include the transporation policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

      “The operational policies did not include information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated/current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Food and nutritionLow risk

      746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

      “The operational policies did not include information regarding breasting feeding.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “1 out of 8 staff files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “2 out of 8 staff files reviewed did not have CPR which included hands on training using a manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “The operational policies did not include the criteria for determining extreme weather conditions in the promotion of indoor/outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement

      “1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a vision or hearing screening.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operational policies did not include procedures for supporting children with special needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  10. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jun 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

      “Caregivers are still using wipes for handwashing instead of soap and running water.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Caregivers are still using hand sanitizer instead of handwashing after diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

      “There is not a working sink the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  2. Jun 12, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “2 out of 3 caregivers did not have required sleep safe training when working with children under 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There was sufficient proof that infants are allowed to sleep in restrictive devices such as swings and bouncers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave an infant food that the caregiver bit off of first. She placed it directly on the table without a barrier and did not follow the infant's feeding plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  3. Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

      “Caregivers are using wipes for handwashing instead of soap and running water.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The playground had tree limbs with protruding branches accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Caregivers are using hand sanitizer instead of handwashing after diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  4. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “1 caregiver was observed with 6 children alone. The ratio was 1 caregiver to 4 children. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge had another caregiver come in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the child to their crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

  7. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test

      “1 out of 6 employees did not have a tuberculosis test.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  10. Oct 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “1 out of 5 infant feeding instructions were not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “1 out of 8 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “1 out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have emergency care authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “5 out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

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 Daycare

Is Bright Stars Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 18, 2024.

When was Bright Stars Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Stars Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 8 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Daycare care for?

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

Does Bright Stars Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Stars Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Stars Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 255-1443 to ask.

What is Bright Stars Daycare's phone number?

(972) 255-1443.

Where is Bright Stars Daycare?

2510 Texas Dr, Irving, TX 75062. The nearest other daycare we list is Wesleyan Academe, 0.5 miles away.

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