Bright Star Academy Schools
Daycare center in Cedar Park, TX. 801 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
About the program
Bright Star Academy Schools is a licensed daycare center in Cedar Park, Texas, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 352 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Star Academy Schools does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.
Show all 24 violations on file
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
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.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
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.
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
What parents say
What an amazing preschool! We are so happy we decided to send our toddler to Bright Star Academy. I did a lot of research on different preschools in the area and Bright Star is by far the best. As a parent here, I couldn’t recommend this school more highly.
Angela Blaze · 5/5 on Google · a month agoI'm a big fan of the teachers and administrators at the school. They are very kind, friendly, and engaging. My toddler loves them, and they love my toddler. They do a great job of maintaining communication with all the parents at school. I would highly recommend this daycare.
Ron Darbouze · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoI wish I could give this school 1 billion stars because man it was seriously life changing for my children. I don’t think there is a better preschool in the area. From the food that’s served, staff, and consistency, everything is flawless. The love is really here for your children. When my children were first enrolled they were welcomed with warm arms. My daughter had a really hard time starting but she was so…
Skylar Lovelace · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoBright Star is a great balance of prioritizing academics with physical education and keeping things exciting and entertaining for our kids while assisting with social development. The teachers are all very welcoming and always show up with great energy. Our kids love the new menus and we do too. One of the teachers said to me, “these kids eat better food than I do.” Ha
David · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
801 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Questions about Bright Star Academy Schools
Is Bright Star Academy Schools licensed?
Yes. Bright Star Academy Schools holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1727497), with a licensed capacity of 352 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Star Academy Schools had any inspection violations?
Texas records 17 violations for Bright Star Academy Schools in the last three years, 6 of them rated high risk by the state, across 17 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Bright Star Academy Schools take?
Bright Star Academy Schools is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Bright Star Academy Schools cost?
Bright Star Academy Schools does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
