Star Kiddos Child Care Center
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1713284, issued November 10, 2021.
- Address
- 1855 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084
- Phone
- (281) 492-7474
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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Openings
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 4,987 standards at Star Kiddos Child Care Center between November 30, 2021 and October 29, 2026 and recorded 43 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 5 | 609 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 329 | 2 |
| Personnel | 4 | 596 | 0 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 5 | 176 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 357 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 6 | 120 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 1 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 220 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 6 | 576 | 1 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 270 | 1 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,912 of those standards. The remaining 75, including 36 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 37 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 29, 2026, and 43 citations.
- 23High
- 13Medium High
- 7Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 43. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High September 28, 2026 Correction verified October 8, 2026
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.
- Medium May 13, 2026 Correction verified June 17, 2026
746.1013(a)(3): Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Person in charge did not have access to the records.
- Medium High May 13, 2026 Correction verified June 17, 2026
746.4907(b): Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
- Medium High April 8, 2026 Correction verified May 13, 2026
746.3503(b): Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.
- Medium April 8, 2026 Correction verified May 13, 2026
746.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.
- High March 25, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.
- High March 25, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
746.1205(a)(5): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.
- High February 19, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
746.3703(d): No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
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.
- High February 19, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
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
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.
- High February 19, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.
- High February 19, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
746.1003(4): Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
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.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
746.201(1): Policies Comply with Rules
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.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
746.305(a)(6): Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.
- Medium High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
746.1301(a)(1)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
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.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
746.1003(1): Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
746.2805(1): Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 23, 2026
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
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.
- High December 15, 2025 Correction verified February 25, 2026
746.1201(4): AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
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.
- High October 8, 2025 Correction verified November 12, 2025
746.2805(1): Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.
- Medium High July 21, 2025 Correction verified August 25, 2025
746.4907(a)(1): Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
- Medium High July 21, 2025 Correction verified August 25, 2025
746.4805(b): Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
- Medium High June 16, 2025 Correction verified July 21, 2025
746.4805(b): Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
- Medium High June 16, 2025 Correction verified July 21, 2025
746.4907(a)(1): Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
- Medium High October 10, 2024 Correction verified October 18, 2024
746.2405(1): Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.
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