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Bright Stars Early Development Center

605 Riley Fuzzell Rd, Spring, TX 773734.8· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025

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About Bright Stars Early Development Center

Bright Stars Early Development Center is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 4, 2025, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsBack-to-School Promotion: Free Registration, Free Supply Kit, 1 Week Free Tuition (after 4 weeks of full-time enrollment)
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Stars Early Development Center 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 Early Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1801873
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Based on investigation findings, proper diaper changing and health practices were not maintained when a child's diaper was not changed upon drop off to pick up. Additionally, another child's soiled clothes were not changed when the child had an accident on themselves at pick up.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3605(a)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent

      “Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3606(1) - Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours

      “A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

  7. Jul 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “In the kitchen, cleaning supplies were observed to be near food and the food preperation area and in the schooler restroom on top of the toilet accessible to children. This was corrected whent he cleaning supplies were removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During the walkthrough, the rooms, halls, and main care area were identified to be unclean showing signs of dirt, old food crumbs, loose hair, black/brown marks on the ground, wall, and room floors. The floor boards in the infant room were observed to have water damage and need of repair.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

      “Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

  8. Jul 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 10, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “It was found that 2 new hires with pending background checks were able to be in the classrooms with children present. It was observed that one new hire with a pending background check arrived to care for children and entered into the room with the children. This caregiver was then removed from the room and premises.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

  10. Jul 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigation4 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

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support supervision was not maintained when four children in care were left unattended for three minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026

  3. Mar 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “Toddler bottles and cups were not properly labeled with the child's first name and last initial. The bottles were corrected when the director relabeled the bottles properly.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “In the infant room screen time was beiing utilized for children 6 months to 12 months old. Ms.Rachel was observed on the screen. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

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

      “Screen time was being utilized during lunch time and tubi was observed to be on the screen. This was corrected when the screen was turned off during lunch.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The transportation buses had trash and clutter on the floors making the garbage easily accessible to children in care who transported to and from school. The transportation buses were not maintained in a sanitary manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  4. Sep 11, 2025Inspection6 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 the evacuation of children unfer 24 months or limited mobility. It did not state how children will be accounted for.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

      “The operational policies did not include procedures for how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas A/N hotline, and the HHSC website.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation

      “The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission

      “One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025

  5. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  7. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Early Development Center

Is Bright Stars Early Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 4, 2025.

When was Bright Stars Early Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Stars Early Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Early Development Center care for?

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

Does Bright Stars Early Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Stars Early Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Stars Early Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 353-0446 to ask.

What is Bright Stars Early Development Center's phone number?

(281) 353-0446.

Where is Bright Stars Early Development Center?

605 Riley Fuzzell Rd, Spring, TX 77373. The nearest other daycare we list is Old Town Spring KinderCare, 1 miles away.

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