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Starlight Scholars Academy

7701 N RICHLAND BLVD, North Richland Hills, TX 76180-6413

Operation number:
1673358
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
114
License effective:
August 27, 2018
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8177885500
Email:
admin@starlightscholarsacademy.com

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 26 available inspections for Starlight Scholars Academy from September 20, 2021 through July 30, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 17, 2026 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 76180

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.62

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files were missing a written health statement past the required year of admission date.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three immuzation records were not current.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A personnel file was missing required affidavit form 2985.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One child was swaddled and did not have a sleep exception form on file.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel files were missing health and safety related trainings.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on observation, a group returned from a field trip and the three caregivers present did not have anything on their persons that made them easily identifiable to all children present.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3001(7) - Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable
Official code
746.3001(7)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained a caregiver did not use good judgement when arguing with a person using raised voices in front of children while on the field trip.
Correction deadline
August 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
At the time of the inspection a caregiver present was alone in the classroom when they have a requirement to have a second caregiver present.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained it was determined that a caregiver left a group of infants alone for a few minutes to find a document for their work file.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff training records was not available during the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records did not have an immunization record available for review.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was found through investigation that the operation did not maintain the required number of caregivers for a field trip to a public space based on the ages of children present.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Official code
746.1801(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled them up off the ground when they did not want to go to use the restroom.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 2 of the employee staff files did not have proof of education requirements.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 records reviewed did not have an immunization record.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 6 of the employee files reviewed did not have the Affadavit for Applicants for Employment notarized.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of the inspection 5 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an address for an emergency contact.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the director did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certificate available for review.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One caregiver did not have verification of transportation training.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)