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Star Academy

706 RIDGEWOOD DR, Port Neches, TX 77651-5909

Operation number:
1461868
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jefferson
Capacity:
178
License effective:
December 27, 2012
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4097297827
Email:
erin8103@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Star Academy from December 1, 2021 through December 19, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 18, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in Jefferson County

Compared to 78 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.31
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
Official code
746.2409(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3505(f)