Bright Stars Early Learning Center Llc
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Early Achievers rating of Level 3. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Washington's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Washington caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Early Achievers Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (5), Medication Administration (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 24, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Prior to Licensing, Exiting Mechanisms on Gates From a Licensed Outdoor Play Area to Unlicensed Space Must Be Equipped with a Self-closing and Self-latching Mec…110-300-0145(11)
- the gates in the front were not self- latching corrected, and the gate going into the play was not self-closing, self-latching
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (C) Making Inaccessible to Children Straps, Strings, Co…110-300-0165(2)
- there were two loose cords in the front preschool room that could pose a choking hazard. Even though this room is not currently being used the space was accessible to the children
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…110-300-0165(3)
- sharp knives were accessible to the children in the kitchen since the kitchen was accessible to the children
- An Early Learning Provider Must Practice and Record Emergency Drills with Staff and Children as Follows: (A) Fire and Evacuation Drill Once Each Calendar Month;110-300-0470(4)
- the fire drill log was missing documentation for some of the 2025 fire drills
- An Early Learning Provider Must Practice and Record Emergency Drills with Staff and Children as Follows: (B) Earthquake, Lockdown, or Shelter-in-place Drill Onc…110-300-0470(4)
- the provider had not conducted all of their quarterly disaster drills for 2025
- Early Learning Providers Who Prepare or Serve Food to Children at an Early Learning Program Must Obtain a Current Food Worker Card Prior to Preparing or Serving…Serious: 110-300-0106(12)
- three staff did not have documentation of their food handler cards
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (D) Making Inaccessible to Children Plastic Bags and Ot…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
- plastic bags were accessible in the hallway and latex gloves were accessible in the diaper changing room - this was corrected during the visit
- Medication Administration. An Early Learning Provider Must Not Give Medication to Any Child Without Written and Signed Consent From That Child's Parent or Guard…Serious: 110-300-0215(3)
- there were medications in the medication box and in the diaper changing are with no medication permission form
- Medication Must Be Stored and Maintained as Directed on the Packaging or Prescription Label, Including Applicable Refrigeration Requirements. An Early Learning…Serious: 110-300-0215(3)
- the diaper creams in the diaper changing area were accessible to the children
- An Early Learning Provider Must Ensure All Poisonous or Dangerous Substances Including, but Not Limited to Fuels, Solvents, Oils, Laundry, Dishwasher, Other Det…Serious: 110-300-0260(1)
- there were cleaners under the sink in the kitchen that were accessible to the children because the kitchen was accessible
- Storage Areas and Storage Rooms Must: (A) Be Inaccessible to Children; (B) Have Locking Doors or Other Methods to Prevent Child Access;Serious: 110-300-0260(2)
- storage spaces were accessible to the children - the office and the employee bathroom