Bright Star is awesome. My son came from a different local preschool. All students stayed in one classroom all day and only got to go outside for recess. They even ate lunch at the same table they were expected to work to work at. Bright Star has a cafeteria, science room, indoor playground, nurse's station, splash pad and multiple classrooms that are used throughout the day. The schedule is different every day. This atmosphere has encouraged my child to be young and curious and still challenged by the type of curriculum that will place him at the top of his class. And, they have a 100% organic menu. Plus, they take debit/credit cards for tuition without you having to sign up for automatic payments! read more

Bright Star is truly a one-of-a-kind childcare center! Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. The teachers really make an effort to engage and develop the kids. It's comforting seeing our son get excited about going to school every morning from when he started at 9 months old to now at two years old. Everyone at Bright Star is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we're very thankful to the whole team for a wonderful experience. read more

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My granddaugher (2.5 right now) has been going here since she was 7-8 months old, from the baby class to wearing a uniform this fall! I cannot say enough how the teachers, how my granddaughter likes school (she is a bit shy and quiet) but she can say her name AUTUMN! bright and clearly. I find the teachers are great to her, and I ask her "Autumn do you like school"? is anyone mean to you? etc and she's always loud and clear and says she likes school and her teachers, my son and DIL feel very confident and happy with this school. I cannot recommend it enough as to why my son and DIL aren't writing this? they don't have a YELP account and I find YELP very helpful. read more

Best place ! You can definitely be sure that your little one is safe and loved! Love love love my daughters teachers ms Crystal and ms Suzan Can't even think on a different place to send my little one ! Recommend with love read more

Bright Star truly makes you feel like you are apart of a family. Most childcare centers you see teachers and admin come and go, nope not here. Talk about tenure teachers admin has been apart of the company for 7+ years and so have the teachers. The cleanest school you will ever visit and send your child too. The layout of the classrooms is something you won't see anywhere else child level everything and the school is eco friendly with touch less sinks, air dryers and soap dispensers. read more

My daughter absolutely loves the teachers and environment at Bright Star. She feels loved, safe and able to express herself whenever needed. Being a mother, you want to make sure the place your child attends is exactly what they need, and that's what Bright Star is for us. It's our second family! read more

We absolutely love Bright Star. They have made the transition to daycare very smooth for our two boys and us. The staff is kind and caring and our boys are learning the right behaviors which the staff is doing a great job of teaching. Its unfortunate to see the other "reviews" clearly trolling this great school. If you want to feel that your kids are is a healthy and positive environment while you work, this is the place to be. read more

My wife and I were in need of a daycare that would serve a multitude of roles for our grandchildren that came to live with us rather unexpectedly. We visited one school before Bright Star Acadamy and wasn't impressed. Then came Bright Star. we meet Sydney the principle and knew right away this is where our grandkids were going to attend. Our grand daughter has feel in love with Ms. Staceyone of the administrators and hers teachers. We would highly recommend BRIGHTSTAR ACADAMY to any one who wants a great experience for their children. read more

I have had my daughter in their program less than 2 months and am already planning on removing her. Her teacher is fantastic however the support staff is extremely disorganized. Their communication skills are piss poor at best. They consistently walk away when I'm talking to them and take no action to correct concerns. I feel that they don't have the safety and concern of the children as a top priority. One example, many children's (and teacher's) hands began peeling due to the harsh soap they were using. My daughter hands were sore and bloody after only one week at school. She came home crying because they were so raw. When brought to their attention they refused to correct it. They wouldn't even fill out an incident report. I had to start bringing my own soap for my daughter. Many other children didn't want to wash their hands anymore as it was painful. In one month there has been 3 cases of pink eye, 1 flu and 2 strep throats in my child's classroom. I can't help but wonder if these health concerns could have all been avoided by spending just a little more to get higher quality soap. I have never seen this happen with any other soap. Another concern. When I registered my child they asked for her most recent shot records which were provided. Then about a month later we start receiving very unprofessional threatening emails from the nurse requesting the shot records. My husband professionally tells her to check with management that we have already provided them. She gets extremely defensive and responds that there is no need to involve management, as retaliation she removes my husbands key code access so that we didn't have access to pick up or drop off our children. This goes on for two days as there is no one to be found in the front desk. A lack of communication, unprofessionalism and cattiness was absolutely unnecessary. I laugh when they say open door policy because I addressed all of my concerns with leadership however none of them were corrected because the principle and CEO are mother and daughter. In only 2 months, I have several other concerns that I'm happy to discuss with anyone that asks. I have spent over $250 on uniforms that cannot be refunded. There is a reason that this is the only preschool in the area without a waiting list! Beware! read more

My experience at Bright Star from before enrolling was a nightmare. After touring i thought that this place was going to be a great fit for my high energy & strong will four year old. The campus presented a fun environment and i love that they offered different enrichment classes. We set a start date and received a less than a week notice to push the date back, apparently the teacher they hired was a no show: (how do you start enrolment for a class without A TEACHER?) this happened TWICE. However swallowing their error we were thrown in a older preschool class, in hopes that they would hire a teacher for my child's class.(This Never happened) It took weeks to get set up for the parent portal, which is useless, i've gotten 3 pictures within the FOUR months my child was there (one of them a bite mark on my child's arm). No curriculum plan, or updates on what he is doing throughout the day. I stopped by during my lunch to check out the cameras in the parent lobby to only be informed that they haven't been working since the WINTER STORM! When in communication with the teacher (Ms.Essence)i would get a response DAYS later. My child was having a hard time with transitions and constant accidents, like any other parent i want to know whats triggering my child to respond this way and team up with his teacher to come up with a game plan to HELP my child. During my tour they mentioned a emotional support dog, they use this dog ONLY to take pictures.....It is clearly that management is desperate and hire anyone with no preschool experience. Obviously the hiring team cannot even get an employee to show up on their first day. I don't think the staff goes through enough training to handle different children personalities. The lack of communication with the teacher to the parent was the biggest issue, how can i help my child's teacher to have a better day with my child if SHE doesn't respond? If you seek a preschool that can help your child overcome transitions and cope when dealing in a high stimulus environment, DO NOT BRING THEM HERE. My child was already labeled and was pushed out because they felt "Threatened" by a FOUR year old. He is on the spektrum and seeking therapy. The co director Emily has admitted that "they do not have the tools nor the staff to help a child that has special needs" Stephanie the director was useless never to be found and surprisingly sat through a meeting not saying a word. read more

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Bright Star has truly become my extended family. I honestly can't say enough amazing things about this program. My girls have attended Bright Star for the last 4 years and have made countless memories and friendships during that time. I swear, the moment I toured their Early Preschool class back in 2015, I knew this was the place for us. From their warm and inviting classrooms to the smiles on their teachers faces, I had never seen a program quite like their before. The after-school program provides my children with a fun outlet after a long day at school and allows them to stretch their legs! They do everything from home economics to art/science projects, and the teachers even manage to help my girls with their homework (which is a huge help for this working mom!) We all LOVE our Bright Star family so much! read more

The moment we toured Bright Star we knew this was the place we would take our then 2 1/2 month old! When you walk in you see colorful pictures on every wall and bright, smiling faces! They are organized and put together and you can tell everyone is very well trained and that is something that is reassuring when you decide to leave your brand new baby for the first time. I love that they have lesson plans even for the infants which usually include songs, sensory play, and art projects! I feel like this is his second home, and I couldn't be happier we found Bright Star! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Bright Star. My oldest son started there at 18 months and is now 6 yrs old and we still have him attend their after-school program. We also have our younger son there (started at 12 months - now 4 yrs old). Both our boys love Bright Star! They always ask when they can go back and it's like I have to drag them out of there at the end of the day when I pick them up! The school is set up perfectly for child development and the teachers and staff take so much care to ensure you and your children have the best experience. I was so please that my older son was prepared to start kinder, already knowing how to read and write - and most importantly the social skills they learn. Bright Star has truly become our family and always will be part of our family! We have made life-long friends, memories, and life-skills! read more

Amazing Day Care and After School Program Day Care Facility. All the staff go above and beyond to take great care of the children. I'm extremely happy with their services. My son loves going to BrightStar for after school day care program and full time during Summer. What i love the most about Brighstar and what sets them apart from any other day care facilities are, 1. They have outstanding programs filled with field trips and swimming and other activities in the summer that keep the kids on their toes and allow them to have a great summer 2. All staff are very proactive and go above and beyond trying to accommodate to your needs even if it's last minute 3. They care for your kid(s) as if they are their own Handsdown the best day care in town. Couldn't be happier with them. read more

I have 2 kids at Bright star and we have been there since the school opened. I have been very happy with the school. The environment is fun and non threatening. The teachers are very relaxed and caring. Most importantly for me, the organic kitchen is amazing. I feel comforted that my children are eating healthy organic food when I am not there to prepare it for them. Early childhood education is about creating confidence and Bright Star has definitely done that. I like the curriculum, it makes the kids inquisitive and increases their fund of knowledge beyond abc and 123. I am sure my kids will remember their time at "Star School" as they call it as a positive one. read more

As a parent, there's nothing more reassuring than to see your child confidently walk to their classroom and almost forget to hug you goodbye because they're ready to play and learn. That's what Bright Star has given our family in such a short time, and that's what they give every family. Everyone - the directors, the admin staff, the teachers, the chef, the nurse, and even the amazing maintenance man...they all care deeply about their job and their role in creating the perfect learning environment for my son. And as for us as parents, they are transparent and dedicated to making us feel like we're a part of their family too. There's an app that allows us to check in and see pictures and little anecdotes about the day. It allows us to know what he's learning, so we can sing the same songs, sign the same signs, and genuinely feel like we were a part of his day. There's even an ESA, which my son loves because who doesn't love dogs!? Every time I see someone in search of a daycare I recommend Bright Star. They gave us the most precious gift a working parent could ever ask for: a happy son and the knowledge that he's loved and cared for even when we're not there. Thank you, Bright Star. We love you guys. read more

Ive had a particular opportunity to watch the management work . The teachers seem ok but the way that the management and owner treated the children was concerning to say the least . I have notified the proper people . I would literally go to any other facility . This place isn't good for kids . read more

What once was a "Bright Star" among schools and daycares has dulled quite a bit in the past year and a half. So much so that we recently had to move our child to a different school. The main issue? The administration. The administration and owner have no educational degrees and spent no time teaching in classrooms, nor do they seem to attend or offer professional development to inform educational decisions. Additionally it is a family run business: the principal (who started as principal two years ago right after graduating from college) is the daughter of the CEO and the Managing Principal is the mother of the CEO, so when a question or complaint is offered, we have nearly always ended up talking to the mom/CEO and the original issue never quite gets addressed or resolved. Trying to get the Principal to hear your concerns and listen to you is difficult. Both the CEO and the Principal will interrupt what you are saying, talk over you, diminish your concern, or listen and then take no corrective action. Which leads me to another issue--children from early pre-K and up watch (on average) 40 minutes of TV a day. While they say it is "tied to curriculum" and limited to Texas standards, it is loosely tied at best and I did not enjoy paying close to $1000 a month for my child to have TV used as a babysitter. They added Roku video streaming devices in all classrooms without informing parents until after the fact (when parents began questioning the amount of TV). These devices allow teachers to pick from wide variety of shows and networks. My child was watching cartoons daily that I would not allow her to watch at home, so much so that she was able to sing a variety of theme songs and recap all the episodes (note use of the plural there) that she watched during the school day. Rarely could she ever articulate what the shows taught her or how it was related to what they were learning. When we addressed our concerns with the admins, we (and all parents) were told that students would watch a maximum of 15 minutes a day, but that was false. Our child frequently watched two full cartoons a day, which goes well beyond the 15-minute promise. Several parents addressed their concern over the TV usage to admin and were rebuffed/shamed in an email for their audacity to discuss the issue amongst themselves first and then bring the issue to the teacher. All follow up conversations simply justified the purchase of the Roku devices but never their use. Any concern we addressed with admin (once able to track them down because often the front desk and office are empty) was never addressed directly; rather they find a loophole in your concerns and address that instead (i.e. the cost of the Roku, the timeliness of when the concern was voiced, the format in which it is addressed). They often fail to acknowledge their shortcomings, to look for opportunities to improve themselves and their approach, and to use a growth mindset. The last issue is the lack of support the admin seems to provide to the teachers. The teachers that have stayed at Bright Star are great, but I will warn they have a high teacher turn over. I have never seen a more overworked and henpecked faculty (and I have been teaching for 15 years). The owner expects a high standard of cleanliness, which is great. However, they do not provide any support to the hard working teachers to maintain the level of cleanliness that is expected. Often I would hear my child talk about all the cleaning her teacher did during the school day and extol the values of Clorox and how well it cleans things. Additionally, at the end of every year, parents are provided with a portfolio of the work each child did. These are very time consuming for the teachers, and repeatedly circle time and center time were suspended so teachers could work on them. Regularly, my child would talk about how it was a 'free play' day or week because her teachers were working on portfolios. While these portfolios are great, I would much rather have my child engaged in learning during the school day than receive a pretty product at the end of the year. But, with these expectations it is no wonder TV is used as a baby sitter. And that is the underlying issue at Bright Star. On the surface it looks and sounds amazing, because the owner places more importance on looks than educational research. She is simply a business owner. The facilities look great, and even the admins come across as caring and knowledgeable, but looks are deceiving. Although posting this information in a public format might not be the best way to communicate concerns according to the principal (per her response to other reviewers), I did address all of the above issues--in vein--with administration before withdrawing my child. In fact, when we submitted our withdrawal paperwork, the principal never even asked us why we were leaving nor if there was anything they could do to for us to stay. So, parents beware. read more

Bright Star continues to be a safe warm environment for my little girl. Ms Tracey was my daughter's teacher for two years. Today was her last day. I am so sad to be leaving her! Ms Tracey truly loved my little girl and took great care of her. Addison grew so much being in her class. Ms Tracey will continue to be Addison's best friend. Thank you for all your love and support. read more

My daughter has gone to Bright Star Academy for about 6 months and we've experienced some ups and downs there. We toured quite a few of the daycares in the area and, although it was on the high end for tuition, we felt that it was the best choice. To start with, the facility is absolutely gorgeous. The indoor playground, sprinkler park, outdoor playground, cafeteria, and bright classrooms were definitely strong selling points. The 3 star rating is a result of the quality of staff (and aren't teachers what the experience is REALLY all about?!?). Although we encountered a few strong teachers, we just encountered TOO MANY in our short 6 months. I felt as though there was a new teacher every time I walked in the classroom and they always looked fatigued and overworked. I would watch them on the video monitors in the main lobby and they were not giving the individual time and affection that young toddlers need at that age. Perhaps they just weren't able to with 12 kids in the classroom, but when it's your daughter on the video monitor that's being ignored as she is asking to be picked up, you just don't feel like making excuses for the teacher (and I've been a teacher, myself, for over 10 years!). The feedback on my daughter's day always left a lot to be desired, as well. We would receive nightly emails but they could rarely be counted on for accuracy. There were just too many occassions when there was a diaper change recorded at a time when my daughter wasn't present (Really?! You changed her diaper at 4:00 when I picked her up at 3:30 today?! ). It made the emails virtually useless. So, therefore, I started asking the teachers how my daughter's day had been when I picked her up. I always got the same three responses; "Fine", "Okay", or "I wasn't with her today"....didn't exactly leave me with a warm, fuzzy feeling after I'd left my daughter in your care for the past 8 hours. My advice would be to find an established daycare facitlity with experienced teachers who have been on staff for many years....attrition is proof of a happy work environment! A beautiful building can only take a place so far. Ulitmately, it comes down to the relationships that your child creates with their caregivers...and that's difficult to do when there's a new teacher every month and they're vying for attention with 11 other children. read more

My daughter has been at Bright Star for 3 years now and my older daughter graduated from their pre-K program and was very well prepared for Kinder. While I love the teachers and have had wonderful experiences with all of them, I repeatedly find the administration to be difficult to work with. The owner, who lives in Ohio, does not delegate to the on-site staff which leads to decisions being made on a purely business focused basis and removes the thought of the children from the equation. Tuition is raised a tremendous amount each year and new fees are added on a regular basis. Parents are treated as if they should feel privileged for being allowed to send their children here. Requests for additional information or tax forms are treated as if they are a giant difficulty and typically require multiple requests. As wonderful as the teachers are, loving and amazingly caring for the children, I can't get past the challenges I've faced with the administration. I toured Bright Star before they opened and decided to go with another school at that time. After moving, I toured the school again and it seemed to be well run. While the first couple years were very positive, the latest, with the addition of a new principal and other changes within the administration and an absent owner, have made it very difficult to continue to send my daughter then. I would urge any parents considering Bright Star to spend enough time with the administration to determine if it will be a good for you. read more

Love having my kids here! The staff & teacher are wonderful, communicate well how my kids are doing, any issues, etc. My kids love attending, have learned so much since they began. After a poor experience at another school, this place seems even more amazing in comparison. As someone who moved to the area and relied on Yelp reviews to find a reliable school, I am very happy with Bright Star and would definitely recommend. read more

We absolutely love Bright Star! My son has been there almost a year, and it is fantastic. We moved him from his other day care just so that he could be closer to our house and start going to school with kids he will hopefully go to elementary school with. We didn't realize how much his old school was lacking until he got to Bright Star. The staff is excellent and has been since he started. The teachers are so caring, and they really pay attention to each and every child. I can't say enough good things about my son's teachers. I like the fact that the same teacher is there when I drop him off and pick him up each day. The teachers truly care about their students, and it shows. They send out weekly lesson plans, and they are always working on something. My son comes home with different art and projects all the time, and it's all so creative. You can tell that the staff put time and effort into planning projects that go with the weekly theme. It doesn't seem as chaotic as other day cares I have seen. The playgrounds are awesome, and I love the indoor muscle room for when the weather is bad or too hot. They have a computer lab/library and theater room also. The kids have something different to do every day, which keeps them busy. My family and I love Bright Star, and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! read more

We've been going here for a year & love it! It's a bit more expensive than the others but totally worth it. The fact that I have to coax my 2 year old off the playground when it's time to go home is a good thing. The teachers are amazing & the place is clean. Can't ask for much more than that! Oh & my 2 year old already knows his alphabet, numbers, colors & shapes! That's all thanks to Bright Star. I highly recommend it. read more

Two years ago we enrolled our granddaughter Harper in the Bright Star Academy and wow was this the best decision we have made. Harper absolutely loves!!! going to school and has learned so so much. She loves her teachers ms Amanda and ms Crystal and ms Mary Ann and for good reason they are amazing and they love her too. I have never felt so safe leaving her in their care. I read some crazy reviews recently and obviously these were fake reviews, so i felt compelled to write a review. Not only is the care second to none but the school is beautiful and always spotless. Do not believe anything negative about this school. Go see for yourselves. You wont regret it. Michael read more

We have our second child at BrightStar, we absolutely love it, all the staff is very friendly, they are ready to help. With our First son, we had a hard transition from trauma on his previous school, so BrightStar staffs and principals worked hard to welcome him and have him adapted. We enrolled our little one 20 months in August and the staff was amazing to have him adapted to the school, he never been without mom and daddy. So we were afraid of their adaptation. It was done seamlessly for my son and we can see his progress every day. Now with 23 months he eats without help, he enjoys all the staff members, and he never got sick at school, since this place is amazing cleaned and maintained. You can get a daily report through their app, with photos and all details about your kid at school. Definitively I do recommend BrightStar to all families that care about your kid security, health, development, and care. read more

Love taking our child here because I know he's safe and cared for. The staff are quick and responsive when we have needs and questions, which is also important. read more

My son has been attending Bright Star for the past 2 years, since he was a few months old. He is doing great, learning so many new things and the teachers are so caring and loving for all of the kids. We also love the amazing facility and programs offered, such as music and Spanish. We are so glad we selected Bright Star to care for our son! read more

As a newcomer from out of state, this school is by far the best in the entire country! Immediately upon my initial visit, I knew my daughter would love it here. Upon entering the parking lot, the area was very clean and tucked away from the main road. That is a great safety feature for the little ones!! When I entered the building, I was immediatley in AWE! The decor is the absolute best and captivating for any child or adult. There are about 20 real time cameras for parents to check in on their child from the lobby. Next, the staff are super friendly and personable. I feel assured that my baby girl is in the absolute best hnoands. Sydney has the best spirit, so warm and compassionate. There are so many beautifully decorated and clean classrooms. I was trully impressed with this academy, it is more than just a preschool. My daughter is much more social now, she adores her teachers and friends, she is has a larger vocabulary in such a short time and she seems more confident and a bit more mature. I am thrilled that there is no need to buy new clothes because each child wears a uniform which is very easy and hassle-free for our children. Especially on who wants to wear specific items each day...no more morning stuggles with outfits!!! I feel great about my child being a student here at Bright Star. She looks forward to going to school each day to see her new friends and teachers and that is true reassurance that she is in the best place!!! read more

The school is beautiful and I love the care they gave my daughter. I had to pull my daughter out due to a billing issue which I was willing to overlook if I would've just got an apology. The teachers here are wonder ,but they are overworked with kids piled up in one class, getting ripped off from their paychecks,and cleaning all day. This place really has potential, but the owner really shouldn't have the school if it's to expensive for her to maintain. I picked my daughter up during snack and it was barely anything on the napkin. When kids ask for more they are being told they can't have seconds! Beautiful school financially struggling! read more

I love their toddle team. Very cooperative and friendly staff! My kiddo is doing great there and it seems like he is learning so much each day. I think the two biggest benefits is a great curriculum/environment for him to learn and great people for him to develop his social skills. read more

Excellent care! Our family has been with Bright Star for a total of 7 years, we love the facility it's clean and decorated perfectly for children. We love all the teachers and staff, always on top of things and always looking out for the best care for the kids! Highly recommend read more

Beware! Although the center claims to care about the children's health, the owner cares about her money first. I gave notice of withdrawal due to medical reasons and the principal and I just did not confirm what each other had understood of the conversation. A month later I was told that the owner did not approve of them returning my deposit. The owner is in OHIO but micromanages the center while not present. My 8 month old son has had 9 teacher in 3 months! I have walked in on him crying and sitting alone while the teacher talks to the parents. ( The rooms are "divided" and my son and a 8-9 week old baby was on her tummy unsupervised on the other side of the half wall.) The main problem is the owner and how she manages the facility without even knowing the families. The other notable is that you will be shown the closet circuit monitoring that is available, but not accessible. The assistant principal confirmed to me that a teacher fell asleep in the infant classroom, yet the principal looked at me straight in the eye and said that never happened. I asked to see the video and I was never allowed to view it. I sent different emails asking about the situation and was never given a response by email. I got a call back saying that it didn't happen. However, the asst. principal told me she sent another teacher to wake the sleeping one. These are infants! None of the parents were ever told about the situation! I know every school has issues, but I do believe that when a teacher falls asleep in the INFANT class the parents should be notified! read more

It was a very hard decision to go from staying at home with my kids to returning to the workforce. My biggest concern was how my kids (2 years and 5 months) would handle the transition. Thanks to the wonderful staff, from the principal to cooks to teachers, my children have had a wonderful, loving experience. The level of attention to positive, personal interactions and the quality of curriculum are unprecedented. My kids know they are loved. I've seen their emotional and physical skills grow- I know they are getting lots of attention and support. My 2 year old cracks me up with all his new things he's learned and observations from school. My now 8 month old feels safe with all her teachers and loves to snuggle and play with them. I am able to go to work each day knowing my children are in amazing hands. It's such a relief. Bright Star is a blessing in our lives. read more

The negative reviews posted recently are completely fabricated. I would not allow my child to continue attending a school like the one mentioned. I am a teacher (high school) with an M Ed, and we (my husband works in higher ed) chose this school over a dozen others that we toured and some that we actually attended for a time. We had some negative experiences at other area schools (in which my child spent most of her day bored and wandering aimlessly while the teacher ignored the class-on camera). We pulled her out immediately. Bright Star is definitely a welcome change! My child used to melt down about going to school, even waking up several times at night with anxiety about school. We started bright star in the fall of 2019, and it is a complete turnaround. My daughter is excited about school, she never wants to leave at the end of the day, and she adores her teachers. It's always a good sign when you see educators taking their children to a preschool, and I see A LOT of other teachers (LISD) taking their kids in the morning. I even work with other teachers that have their kids at Bright Star. Here is why this school is different: they have an actual CURRICULUM; the teachers are INVESTED; the kids get to move around to different rooms/outdoors to access other learning opportunities (so important for busy young learners); the staff is LOVING (from maintenance through food service to the front desk); and they have a comfort dog (I can't tell you how this has impacted my daughter). They design fresh activities for the kids and actually teach; this is not a daycare, but a school! I can't list all the ways Bright Star is the best school, but we have been absolutely thrilled with our experience. read more

You are going to walk into this school and be dazzled but it's bright colorful murals, wall of monitors, and open inviting playgrounds. I will have to admit that the campus deserves a 5 star rating... to bad it's in the hands of bad management. The teachers there do the best they can but are totally unequipped to handle what they are given and told to deal with. Untrained kitchen workers who sent one boy to the hospital because she didn't know food allergy procedures, one boy who walked right out the front door... past 3 administrators who were too busy talking to notice... because he saw his dad in the parking lot, moving kids from one class to another because the teachers don't want to deal with them, threatening parents with expulsion because their kid had a tantrum, taking a 3 year old's word over a teacher's, teachers sitting on a computer all day with their backs to the students... I could go on all day. The sad thing is that we started when this school opened and I boasted to everyone what a great place it was... In the beginning they actually cared about parents and kids, they pretended to try and make things better if you had a concern, the teachers cared about their jobs and actually wanted to work there. All that is gone now. The owner lives in another state and tries to control every second that happens there without really knowing anything about what's going on. Their new principal is just like the owner, a micromanager who is more interested in tuition than happy kids. There are some spectacular teachers that work at that school but every year they are there I see the light shinning a little less bright. They cater to the lowest common denominator when it comes to education and they have no protocol to deal with kids that are above the learning curve of the rest of the class. I cannot think of a single person they've actually returned a deposit to, no matter what the circumstances of their leaving was... so just count that money as a tip cuz you'll never see it again. We attended this school for a little over 3 years and my son still has emotional damage from some of the treatment he received from his "teachers" there. Like I said, not all teachers are created equal and he had some really great ones, but he was lucky and we knew who to ask for. Take caution, you could have a wonderful experience there but please keep your eyes and ears open because distraction and denial are extremely common when you start to ask questions. read more

LOVE Bright Star! Toured several other daycares in the area and this exceeded them all! Just a few of the things I love about it: the security involved with getting into the school and checking your kids in/out, the colorful walls and floors and artwork make it visually appealing and less scary for kids, both indoor and outdoor play areas which is obviously important in Texas when weather can be crazy, the management knows all the kids and thoroughly seems to care about the families, communication is very thorough with a real time app to see how your child's day is going instead of just a note after school, and a nurse on site! I am a pediatric nurse with a toddler and an infant so I feel that I am fairly reliable to recognize whether a place is safe or not. Even with the tiny nit-picky things I have brought up to the staff and/or management it is addressed very quickly and appropriately. 10/10 recommend! read more

My daughter who is attached to my hip loves loves loves bright stars! This is her first school to ever attend, and it took her two days to adjust! I love all the art work they do, she enjoys the splash pad, and the sand box! Her teachers are awesome!! I can call 10 times a day to check on her and they never get frustrated! Great school!! read more

The school is beautiful, but the administrative part of it is a mess and there is a high turnover rate, which makes it unstable for the kids. Having a good teacher is a matter of luck, because I have seen some that make me question if they have had any experience with children before. After one year in preschool, my son had no academic progress to show for it and doesn't even recognize numbers or letters, write his name or hold the pencil correctly. All year long, he came home with free expression art, which basically means that they just let him do whatever. I tried to address it with the staff but I was given the "children develop differently" speech, but I would think that after paying for a whole year of expensive early education, he would know a few basic things to prepare him for kindergarten. No solutions from the school, just excuses. read more

We toured Bright Star Academy along with many other private preschools after deciding to place our son in a Pre-K program. The staff at Bright Star is very welcoming and they offer a wonderful tour of the facility. The school has taken security very seriously, including a fingerprint scanner to enter the facility and a wall of TV screens that allow you to view each area of the school. The Pre-K program is wonderful; we saw our son develop not only in the educational sense, but socially and individually as well. Now that our son is in Kindergarten we have the opportunity to take advantage of the after-school enrichment program. The counselors interact with the kids and create a fun atmosphere of learning and fun. There is a visible bond of friendship and respect that is present between the counselors and kids. Our son thoroughly enjoys the time that he spends at Bright Star and is always asking to return. read more