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North Star Academy

551 RAYZOR RD, Lantana, TX 76226-6655

Operation number:
1727938
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Denton
Capacity:
305
License effective:
April 22, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9407254114
Email:
northstar@fractaleg.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 50 available inspections for North Star Academy from September 27, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from July 2, 2026 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
50

15 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

50 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 76226

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
34%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
One child's EpiPen expired and the other medication listed on the Food Allergy Action plan was not available. One child's medication was expired.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Seven staff are missing the handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training for the last full year. One staff is missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training for the last full year.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that an infant was given the incorrect bottle due to the bottles not being properly labeled.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two caregivers were observed with their personal iPads how while actively supervising children alone. One caregiver was observed during homework on her personal iPad while supervising children.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
Official code
746.1109(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that a 19-month-old in the toddler classroom found a vape pen and placed it to her lips while in care.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During inspection an office worker did not follow the operation policy for release of children when aiding a unknown person to a classroom for pick up.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
Official code
746.4103(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for an extended period of time.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
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
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgment when failing to properly conduct face to name checks during transition time.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
Higher concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Official code
746.401(10)