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Star Christian Academy

1014 W HOUSTON ST, Tyler, TX 75702-7911

Operation number:
1792596
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
49
License effective:
December 30, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9032451449
Email:
acjstell@suddenlink.net
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 eight available inspections for Star Christian Academy from February 21, 2024 through February 10, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 3, 2024 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 9, 2025 through February 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 75702

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.5
Local median
0.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.86

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
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid and CPR was not renewed by the required date.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The caregiver had a video playing for the children ages 19m and younger. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation has not been providing parents with daily sheets for the infants.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A follow up was conducted on this day. There was debris found on the playground next to the storage building and this standard was re-cited.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has not obtained a sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policy is missing the following: Parental notifications, Discipline and guidance, Suspension and expulsion of children, Safe sleep policy, Meals and food service practices, Immunization requirements for children, Hearing and vision screening requirements, Enrollment procedures, Transportation, Water activities, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, Procedures for insect repellant and sunscreen, Procedures for reviewing policies and procedures of the child-care center, Procedures for reviewing Licensing inspection report, Provide a place to breastfeed, Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect, Health checks, Vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, Unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors, Supporting inclusive services, Child-care center visitation, and Gang-free zone
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The local Licensing office telephone number is missing from the emergency numbers contact informaiton posting document.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.405(4) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
Official code
746.405(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The chain linked fence has sections of the fence removed, which prevents it from being fully enclosed.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit is missing the thermometer.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
Official code
746.4003(a)(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams were not posted in each room that will be used by children.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The green room has walls with peeling paint, and the door frame has holes. Room 2nd -3rd grade needed items: The wall behind the door has a hole. Room K-1st grade: The wall is cracked above the window. Sanctuary: Walls has peeling paint. Women's restroom: Walls have peeling paint, and cracks. Men's restroom: Walls have peeling paint, and cracks.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The water hose is laying out in the outdoor area where children will play and is a tripping hazard. Broken windows, broken gate pieces, and debris is out in the play area. The shed that contained construction material had a broken and unlocked door. There are 2 BBQ pits in the play area. An electrical outlet box and wires are in the middle of the play area.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407