Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.33
- Local median
- 2.26
Golden Star Learning Academy
12010 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77066-4791
- Operation number:
- 1704947
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 80
- License effective:
- May 18, 2021
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
- Phone:
- 2818930101
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- www.goldenstarkids.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Golden Star Learning Academy from November 29, 2021 through July 2, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Five later inspections, from June 18, 2026 through July 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 42
- Higher-concern violations
- 29
- Repeated topics
- 0
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77066
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 43%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 59%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2.58
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not know a child's age in the classroom during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- June 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- I observed a room with missing electrical outlets not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director covered them with outlet covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- I observed a room with hanging cords from a fan that was mounted and a portable AC that was in reach of children in the class and could cause a hazardous environment.
- Correction deadline
- June 11, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The outside area had hanging tree branches on the pathway to the playground and the the wooden gate was broken.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked the required special needs information.
- Correction deadline
- July 3, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
- Official code
- 746.605(13)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed using their personnel electronic devices while supervising children during nap time. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2023.
- Correction deadline
- August 7, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked signed documentation from the parents that showing they have received a copy of their rights.
- Correction deadline
- July 3, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
- Official code
- HRC 42.04271
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Of the 8 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
- Correction deadline
- July 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.613(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2022, as required.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not being properly supervised. 1. A caregiver responsible for supervising children had to leave the classroom to open the front door. 2. A 5 yr old child was left alone in a classroom.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was not an additional caregiver present during nap time. The two caregivers that were present were supervising children during nap time.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
- Official code
- 746.1613(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the phone number for a person that can pick up the child. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
- Official code
- 746.605(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Of the eight children's records evaluated, four lacked the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the eight children's records evaluated,, three lacked the admission date. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
- Official code
- 746.605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
- Correction deadline
- July 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 26, 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: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the six personnel records evalauted, all lacked a hire date.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
- Official code
- 746.901(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the six personnel records evaluated, all lacked documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received,
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
- Official code
- 746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked a notarized affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children are not going outside twice a day weather permitting. Infants are required to go outside at least once a day as well.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
- Official code
- 746.2206(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- A list of current employees is not posted.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
- Official code
- 746.401(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Promotion of outdoor and physical activity 2. Staff vaccination policy
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four staff did not complete the 24 clock hours of annual training as required for their respective training year.
- Correction deadline
- July 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director did not complete 30 clock hours of annual training for the June 2020-June 2021 training year.
- Correction deadline
- July 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Staff do not have current CPR training. All staff completed CPR training on-line. CPR training can't be completed on-line, it must be an in-person training.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The director and van driver are not current with their transportation safety training. This course must be completed annually.
- Correction deadline
- May 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Of the eight personnel records evaluated, five did not complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver is placing toddler age children in time out for 5 minutes. Time out is limited to one minute of the child's age.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Cleaning supplies such as cans of Lysol and containers of disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
- Correction deadline
- March 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During the follow up inspection, there is still broken fences, and active ant beds.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/2020 and has expired.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There is no documentation showing the smoke detector had been tested,
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There is no documentation showing the carbon monoxide detector had been tested.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
- Official code
- 746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Both classrooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. I had to adjust my eyes as I walked through the room and could not see the children laying down. This was corrected when the lights were turned on.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The alley that leads to the outdoor play area is not safe and there are many hazards that are exposed to the children. The alley is a long distance from the actual operation to the playground.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
- Official code
- 746.4311
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The front area where the children are playing does not have a 4 feet gate surrounding it and is near a main street.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
- Official code
- 746.4305
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area is inhabitable. The grass is tall, there is trap filled with water, broken fences, and play equipment that is broken and rusted.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two infants were observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. The infants did not have a sleep exemption form. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the bouncer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Three infants were observed sleeping a crib with blankets covering them.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was not present in the room while the children were taking a nap.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiiver in the pre-k room did not know the ages of the children he was caring for and did not have a list of children.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
- Official code
- 746.1203(2)