Brilliant Stars Academy
Licensed Child-Care Home · Little Elm, Denton County, TX · Operation No. 1707661
Brilliant Stars Academy holds a Full Permit issued January 14, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 34 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 14, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2645 Mariners Ct, Little Elm, TX 75068-6425
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
34
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 16 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| May 9, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Inspection | 9 |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Inspection | 11 |
Deficiency records
January 20, 2023 Standard § 747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack.
Corrected: January 23, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 27, 2023
November 3, 2022 Standard § 747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
Corrected: November 30, 2022
August 24, 2022 Standard § 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
August 24, 2022 Standard § 747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 29, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.3203(1) - Toys and Equipment Sanitized
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.
Corrected: July 13, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a CO detection system for the second level of the home.
Corrected: July 13, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
Corrected: July 13, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.
Corrected: July 22, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.
Corrected: July 13, 2022
July 6, 2022 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 13, 2022
March 9, 2022 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children do not have health statements on file.
Corrected: March 23, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
Corrected: February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
4 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and the 2 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
Corrected: March 8, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
Corrected: March 4, 2022
February 18, 2022 Standard § 747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
Corrected: February 25, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
Corrected: February 11, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
6 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
Corrected: February 11, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.4015 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.
Corrected: January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and the 3 other caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
Corrected: February 11, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
10 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
Corrected: February 11, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 25, 2022
January 24, 2022 Standard § 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 25, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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