Description: Bright Star Learning Center was opened 2003 when Linda and Ron Kovacs took it over from the previous owners. Linda is the Executive Director and Owner of Bright Star Learning Center along with her husband, Ron. She has been working in Early Childhood for 23 years with her start at Satori, a school for gifted children. She and her husband purchased Bright Star 12 years ago with a strong desire to create a quality program where children can grow and develop in all areas and learn from excellent and well trained teachers. Knowing how critical the birth to 6 years are, Linda strives for excellence in her programs, wanting the best for all children.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0134206 | 2025-06-19 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 06/19/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 08/31/25 Fire: 06/20/25 (Tucson Fire Dept.) Gas: 06/17/25 (Expired, please send updated report upon receipt) Sanitation: 09/30/25 Transportation Insurance: 08/31/25 Items discussed, but not limited to, were as follows: -Updated DCS Background Check process -Restroom storage procedures -Fire extinguishers due for service June 2025 -First initial full last name for sign in/sign out -Add N/A or line through second parent/guardian on EIIR Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. | |||
| INSP-0045385 | 2024-06-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on June 25, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. Insurance 8/31/24 Fire 6/18/25 Gas 6/22/23 Sanitation 5/1/25 The DES Group Size was observed The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction within 10 days via the online portal. | |||
| INSP-0029283 | 2023-07-05 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on July 05, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. There were two personnel files reviewed. Both of the fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Complete and submit a Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Items discussed, but not limited to: * Fire drill times * Bathroom storage Fire Inspection: expires 07/04/24 Sanitation Permit: expires 09/30/23 Gas Inspection: 06/22/23 Liability Insurance: expires 08/31/23 Compliance Officer: Christine Fiore | |||
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