Brilliant Stars Academy
Licensed Child-Care Home in Little Elm, Texas. License #1707661, issued January 14, 2021.
- Address
- 2645 Mariners Ct, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Phone
- (214) 468-1344
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.
Openings
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Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 5,589 standards at Brilliant Stars Academy between January 24, 2022 and March 30, 2026 and recorded 34 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 372 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 7 | 646 | 7 |
| Personnel | 7 | 916 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 124 | 0 |
| Activities | 6 | 190 | 0 |
| Infants | 8 | 617 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 7 | 140 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Discipline | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| Naptime | 5 | 55 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 6 | 262 | 2 |
| Health practices | 6 | 658 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 367 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 207 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 5 | 345 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 208 | 3 |
| Transportation | 3 | 79 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,552 of those standards. The remaining 37, including 13 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 16 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on March 30, 2026, and 34 citations.
- 4High
- 16Medium High
- 12Medium
- 2Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 34. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium January 20, 2023 Correction verified January 26, 2023
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.
- High January 20, 2023 Correction verified February 3, 2023
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.
- Medium November 3, 2022 Correction verified November 29, 2022
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
- Medium High November 3, 2022 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High August 24, 2022 Correction verified October 6, 2022
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.
- Medium August 24, 2022 Correction verified October 6, 2022
747.3113(1): Maintain Menus
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
- Medium High July 6, 2022 Correction verified August 23, 2022
747.3203(1): Toys and Equipment Sanitized
Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.
- Medium High July 6, 2022 Correction verified July 12, 2022
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.
- Medium July 6, 2022 Correction verified August 24, 2022
747.3113(1): Maintain Menus
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
- Medium High July 6, 2022 Correction verified August 23, 2022
747.5003(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.
- Medium July 6, 2022 Correction verified July 13, 2022
747.2321(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.
- Medium High July 6, 2022 Correction verified August 24, 2022
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.
- Medium High July 6, 2022 Correction verified July 13, 2022
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.
- Medium March 9, 2022 Correction verified March 10, 2022
747.611(b): Health Statement on File
Two children do not have health statements on file.
- High February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
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.
- Medium Low February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
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.
- Medium High February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
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.
- Medium High February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
747.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
- Medium February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
- High February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
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.
- Medium High February 18, 2022 Correction verified February 24, 2022
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.
- Medium February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
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.
- Medium February 18, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
747.611(b): Health Statement on File
9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
- Medium High January 24, 2022 Correction verified February 18, 2022
747.4015: Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.
- Medium High January 24, 2022 Correction verified March 9, 2022
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.
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About this record
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