# Brilliant Stars Academy Brilliant Stars Academy is a licensed licensed child-care home (group family day care home) in Little Elm, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 12 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: Little Elm, TX 75068 (street address omitted by regulator) - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 12 - License/permit: 1707661 - Operator: home-based individual provider - Hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1355165 ## Inspection record 34 findings across 16 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-01-24 to 2026-03-30); 20 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2023-01-20 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-02-03: Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk: 5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack. (§747.3117(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3117-6)) - 2023-01-20 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-01-26: 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. (§747.3935(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3935-b)) - 2022-11-03 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§747.2307; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2307)) - 2022-11-03 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-11-29: Children's Records - Immunizations: Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records. (§747.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-603-a-4)) - 2022-08-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-10-06: Maintain Menus: The operation has not been maintaining menus. (§747.3113(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3113-1)) - 2022-08-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-10-06: 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. (§747.4407(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4407-b)) - 2022-07-06 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-23: Toys and Equipment Sanitized: Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection. (§747.3203(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3203-1)) - 2022-07-06 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-24: Maintain Menus: The operation has not been maintaining menus. (§747.3113(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3113-1)) - 2022-07-06 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-07-13: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: Four children do not have updated feeding instructions. (§747.2321(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2321-b)) - 2022-07-06 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-12: 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. (§747.5005(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-1)) - 2022-07-06 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-24: 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. (§747.4407(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4407-b)) - 2022-07-06 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-13: 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. (§747.5335(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5335-a-1)) - 2022-07-06 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-23: Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures: The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5. (§747.5003(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5003-1)) - 2022-03-09 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-03-10: Health Statement on File: Two children do not have health statements on file. (§747.611(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-611-b)) - 2022-02-18 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2022-03-09: 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. (§747.2317(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2317-2-b)) - …and 19 more on the source page. ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1355165 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1355165 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1707661 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1707661 - tx_tda_cacfp_homes record 03268-04482 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/ub2y-4i6h.json?cesiteid=03268-04482 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1355165 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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