Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.26
- Local median
- 0.88
Star Kiddos Child Care Center
1855 BARKER CYPRESS RD, Houston, TX 77084-7209
- Operation number:
- 1713284
- 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:
- 85
- License effective:
- November 10, 2021
- Hours:
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2814927474
- Email:
- STARKIDDOSCHILDCARE@GMAIL.COM
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 35 available inspections for Star Kiddos Child Care Center from October 4, 2021 through July 1, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.
Two later inspections, from June 18, 2026 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 35
- Recorded violations
- 44
- Higher-concern violations
- 35
- Repeated topics
- 4
15 in last 12 months
19 in last 12 months
17 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
35 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77084
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 8, 2025December 15, 2025February 19, 2026March 25, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 16, 2023June 16, 2025July 21, 2025May 13, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 15, 2025February 19, 2026March 25, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2024April 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
- Correction deadline
- May 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
- Official code
- 746.4907(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Person in charge did not have access to the records.
- Correction deadline
- May 20, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
- Official code
- 746.1013(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
- Official code
- 746.3503(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on information received during the DFPS investigation the director allowed a caregiver to take a child in care away from the center to go and transport other children.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
- Official code
- 746.1003(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on the van when the caregiver made a stop at their home to use the restroom. On another occasion, the caregiver also left children unattended on the van while the caregiver went in the school to get other children.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Based on information received during the DFPS investigation there was enough information to determine that a staff was observed vaping while caring for kids on the playground.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
- Official code
- 746.3703(d)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. During the investigation, it was determined that another caregiver physically neglected a child in care.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
- Official code
- 746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left children in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver went to the front office with another child.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
- Official code
- 746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director was aware staff were using inappropriate discipline practices with children and did not take appropriate action to address or stop the behavior or ensure compliance with minimum standards. The director also did not ensure staff received proper training related to discipline and guidance, and accepted training certificates not signed or verified by staff. Additionally, the director allowed children to be brought to the front office for the purpose of discipline and redirection, which is not an appropriate method of behavior guidance.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not trained in discipline and guidance practices during orientation before having unsupervised access to children in care.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation did not ensure compliance with minimum standards related to the care, supervision, and protection of children. The permit holder did not adequately monitor staff practices or take timely action to correct know concerns resulting in children being placed at risk.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Evidence during a DFPS investigation determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgment when the caregiver observed a child in care being physically abused and did not intervene.
- Correction deadline
- February 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
- Official code
- 746.2805(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
- Official code
- 746.4805(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
- Correction deadline
- July 4, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
- Official code
- 746.4805(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
- Official code
- 746.2405(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.2421(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 746.5101(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
- Official code
- 746.5625(c)
Higher concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
- Official code
- 746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The bus driver did not ensure and verify all children were accounted for when dropping off the children at school and as result a child was left on the bus.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
- Official code
- 746.5625(d)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
- Official code
- 746.5625(d)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
- Official code
- 746.3313(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.
- Correction deadline
- June 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2022
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 10, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.
- Correction deadline
- December 10, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.
- Correction deadline
- December 10, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.
- Correction deadline
- January 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 30, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
- Official code
- 746.1309(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the interview an operational staff stated that she use food as a bargain chip in order to get the children to compiling the center.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
- Official code
- 746.3301(h)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)(C)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Six employee files were reviewed. There were no complete files to review. Six of the files did not have documentation of graduating high school or its equivalent. One of the files did not have an affidavit. Four of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the center policies. Three of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the personnel policies. Two of the five files did not have a copy of an ID or driver's license. Three of the five files did not have documented orientation.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Eight children's files were reviewed. None of the files were complete. Four of the files did not have documented immunizations. One of the files did not have an admission date. Three of the files did not have home addresses listed. Two of the files did not have emergency contact information completed. Five of the files did not have the transportation question answered. Four of the files did not have the field trip question answered. Two of the files did not have doctor statement or documentation from the parent stating the child is healthy. Eight of the files did not have emergency care authorization forms completed. Four of the files did not have documented immunization records to review. Six of the files did not have documentation that the operation policies were received by the parents.
- Correction deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)