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Brilliant Stars Academy

Little Elm, TX 75068 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2021

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About Brilliant Stars Academy

Brilliant Stars Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Little Elm, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 14, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brilliant Stars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Denton County has a median price of $167 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.
Denton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Brilliant Stars Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1707661
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023

  9. Nov 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

      “An infant was observed in a swing and safety straps were not being used. CI: During the inspection an assistant caregiver removed the infant from the swing.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022

  10. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus

      “The operation has not been maintaining menus.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

  2. Jul 6, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus

      “The operation has not been maintaining menus.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. The operation has not conducted Lock Down/Shelter and Severe Weather drills, according to standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building

      “The operation does not have a CO detection system for the second level of the home.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3203(1) - Toys and Equipment Sanitized

      “Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

  3. May 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “Two children do not have health statements on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022

  5. Feb 18, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “A child was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months

      “Two caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

      “The primary caregiver and the 2 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “4 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

  6. Jan 24, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months

      “The primary caregiver and the 3 other caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “10 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4015 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level

      “3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “6 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

      “The primary caregiver and the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training

      “There was not any proof of the required 24 hours of training on file for the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers for the previous year.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

      “The training records for the primary caregiver were not available for review during the inspection. There were not any certificates on file for any of the required 30 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Brilliant Stars Academy

Is Brilliant Stars Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 14, 2021.

When was Brilliant Stars Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brilliant Stars Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Stars Academy care for?

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

Does Brilliant Stars Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Brilliant Stars Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brilliant Stars Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 468-1344 to ask.

What is Brilliant Stars Academy's phone number?

(214) 468-1344.

Where is Brilliant Stars Academy?

Little Elm, TX 75068. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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