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Adkins, TX 78101 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brilliant Star Child Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Brilliant Star Child Learning Center
Brilliant Star Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in La Vernia, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 5, 2024, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 9 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brilliant Star Child Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $171 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$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Brilliant Star Child Learning Center
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
- #1791367
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The last completed emergency drill was documented in September 2025. Fire drills are required to be performed and documented once a month. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the operation staff and children in care completed a fire drill.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“Since November 14th, 2025, the operation has not designated a qualified director.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Recite: The operation did not provide training certificates for caregivers in required topics, such as Child Maltreatment and Understanding building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Recite: The operation did not provide training certificates for caregivers in required topics, such as Child Maltreatment, Emergency Preparedness, Administering medication, Preventing and Responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Understanding building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Sep 24, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Six of the eight staff files reviewed did not have the Pre-employment affidavit, form 2912, available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection available for review was dated 8/23/24. There was not a current inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One of the eight children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization. Additionally, the record did not include information for the child's physician or an emergency-care facility.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Four of the eight staff files reviewed were found to be missing required items, such as a date indicating when orientation was conducted and a signed and dated statement indicating the employee received the operational and personnel policies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“There was not documentation available for review to verify that the director is maintaining her hours present at the operation per. 746.1011. Noted: This was discussed with the director and her time was documented for the day.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director's file did not have training certificates in required topics, such as Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and Understanding building and physical premises safety, available for review. Additionally, the director did not have verification of training for additional required topics to include, caring for children under 24 months, and topics such as Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction, and Serving children with special care needs”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Seven of the eight staff files reviewed had CPR certifications that were obtained through an online source that did not include hands-on skill-based instruction. The source of the training was American Health Care Academy.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Four of the seven caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review that totaled the required 24 hours of training. . Additionally, one caregiver lacked training in caring for children under 24 months of age. and one caregiver lacked training in listed topics, such as, Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, and Teacher-child interactions.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection available for review was dated 7/24/24. There was not a current health inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 out of the 8 children's files evaluated did not have signed Emergency Care Authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Two children who have been enrolled in care for over 12 months did not have a signed health care provider statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(13)(B)(iii) - Required Admission Information - Potential complications
“A child with a known allergy that requires medication did not have required information of special care needs on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was missing from operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill in the both the big and small playgrounds measured less than 6 inches in depth.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Brilliant Star Child Learning Center
Is Brilliant Star Child Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 5, 2024.
When was Brilliant Star Child Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brilliant Star Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Brilliant Star Child Learning Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brilliant Star Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brilliant Star Child Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brilliant Star Child Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 328-0362 to ask.
What is Brilliant Star Child Learning Center's phone number?
(830) 328-0362.
Where is Brilliant Star Child Learning Center?
7218 FM 775, La Vernia, TX 78121. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age @ La Vernia, 4.4 miles away.