Bright Stars Early Development Center
605 RILEY FUZZELL RD, Spring, TX 77373 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 118
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Davita Monroe
- Phone
- (281) 353-0446
- Regulated since
- Mar 4, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1485734 · number 1801873
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (7), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (5) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on investigation findings, proper diaper changing and health practices were not maintained when a child's diaper was not changed upon drop off to pick up. Additionally, another child's soiled clothes were not changed when the child had an accident on themselves at pick up.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on investigation findings, the operation failed to contact the parents of a child who became ill while in care.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Illness & medication
A child who showed signs of illness was allowed to return to care without being symptom free for 24 hours.
HHSC 746.3606(1) — Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care When Symptom Free for 24 Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It ws found that the handwashing sink in the infant room was being used to wash infant dishes and bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Other
An annual health inspection has not been conducted and the last inspection was completed on 5/30/2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three bathrooms had foul odors and had unflushed toilets with feces and sitting urine inside that had not been properly cleaned and sanitized.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the kitchen, cleaning supplies were observed to be near food and the food preperation area and in the schooler restroom on top of the toilet accessible to children. This was corrected whent he cleaning supplies were removed.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough, the rooms, halls, and main care area were identified to be unclean showing signs of dirt, old food crumbs, loose hair, black/brown marks on the ground, wall, and room floors. The floor boards in the infant room were observed to have water damage and need of repair.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found that 2 new hires with pending background checks were able to be in the classrooms with children present. It was observed that one new hire with a pending background check arrived to care for children and entered into the room with the children. This caregiver was then removed from the room and premises.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on investigation information obtained, diaper changes were not being conducted timely.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support supervision was not maintained when four children in care were left unattended for three minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on DFPS findings, there is sufficient evidence to support that corporal punishment was practiced at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Other
Based on DFPS information obtained, a child's sign in and out logs were not maintained and available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have valid CPR training with the use of a manikin. The trainings were completed online through NationalCPRFoundation and Value CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other
In the infant room screen time was beiing utilized for children 6 months to 12 months old. Ms.Rachel was observed on the screen. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-04.
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Other
Screen time was being utilized during lunch time and tubi was observed to be on the screen. This was corrected when the screen was turned off during lunch.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-04.
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Staff background & training
Toddler bottles and cups were not properly labeled with the child's first name and last initial. The bottles were corrected when the director relabeled the bottles properly.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The transportation buses had trash and clutter on the floors making the garbage easily accessible to children in care who transported to and from school. The transportation buses were not maintained in a sanitary manner.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include procedures for how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas A/N hotline, and the HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include information for inclusion services at the operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the evacuation of children unfer 24 months or limited mobility. It did not state how children will be accounted for.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Safety & premises
The plan did not include how staff will evacute with essential documentation.
HHSC 746.5202(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
One child was missing field trip information. This operation does offer field trips.
HHSC 746.605(9) — Required Admission Information - Field Trip Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The number of employees leaving employment was not reported by the deadline.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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