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Bright Star Academy Schools

801 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Bright Star Academy Schools is a licensed child care center in Cedar Park, TX, licensed for up to 352 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 24). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #41 of 46 centers in Cedar Park and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#41 of 46 centers in Cedar Park
8High risk
11Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 18 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJan 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication5
Sleep safety3
Caregiver conduct2
Supervision2
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 25, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat §746.2424
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver placed a sleeping infant on a Boppy pillow on the floor to sleep rather than placing them in a crib.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJun 25, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJun 25, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighApr 10, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2026
Medium HighApr 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
Medium HighApr 6, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
Correction verified May 20, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026
MediumAug 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
Medium HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate §746.2505(1)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
MediumJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
HighJul 11, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
MediumOct 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
MediumOct 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2023
HighOct 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
Medium HighOct 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
HighOct 18, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium HighOct 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2022
Medium HighJan 11, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity352 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 27, 2021
DirectorKelli Claudio
Phone5122577827
State operation #1727497

Common questions

Does Bright Star Academy Schools take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Bright Star Academy Schools’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bright Star Academy Schools accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bright Star Academy Schools cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bright Star Academy Schools for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Cedar Park, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bright Star Academy Schools had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 25, 2026: “Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bright Star Academy Schools compare with other daycares in Cedar Park?

It is #41 of 46 centers in Cedar Park by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bright Star Academy Schools last inspected?

Sep 16, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1727497 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.