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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77083

Little Stars Child Care

14434 BELLAIRE BLVD, Houston, TX 77083 · (281) 530-4500 · State permit no. 1255768

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Stars Child Care for 4 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The last 2 routine inspections found no violations.

The state lists Little Stars Child Care as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 4 violations at Little Stars Child Care, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High125%
Medium High250%
Medium125%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Little Stars Child Care had 4 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.3 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Little Stars Child Care 4, Houston five-year median 11This daycare4Houston median11

Repeat issues

No single rule was cited twice at Little Stars Child Care between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026.

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Little Stars Child Care, 2021 to 2026002021312022202023102024102025432026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)010
2022341
2023220
2024110
2025110
2026463

Every state visit

15 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jun 25, 2026Inspection—None
Jun 19, 2026Investigation (report)2None
May 19, 2026Inspection1None
May 7, 2026Inspection33
Apr 24, 2026Investigation (report)1None
Mar 26, 2026Inspection699None
Apr 1, 2025Inspection633None
Apr 23, 2024Inspection399None
Oct 17, 2023Inspection321None
Mar 20, 2023Inspection531None
Sep 15, 2022Inspection699None
Apr 12, 2022Inspection1None
Show 3 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jan 18, 2022Investigation (report)21
Jan 4, 2022Inspection—None
Dec 31, 2021Investigation (self-report)2None

All 4 violations, newest first

Medium · May 7, 2026 · Inspection

746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant

An infant was asleep on the bouncer. The infant was moved from the bouncer to the crib once the inspector brought it to the caregivers attention.

In plain English: The infant area must have an adult-size rocker or chair, an individual crib for each non-walking infant under 12 months, and an individual crib, cot, bed, or waterproof or washable mat for each walking infant or infant 12 months or older. It must also have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area and enough toys to keep infants engaged. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2026
Correction verified:
May 19, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection

746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

There was no space between the cribs and the play yards which had infants/children in the cribs and play yards. There were 2 infants/children awake and were reaching into each other's sleeping equipment. This was corrected at the inspection when the cribs and play yards were moved.

Official text of rule 746.2403

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

A movable play structure, a slide lacked the required perimeter from where it was placed. This was moved during the inspection to another play area that had the required perimeter and surfacing.

In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 7, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 18, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

Based on evidence gathered by the DFPS investigator, a caregiver used inappropriate discipline that resulted in a child being injured.

In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Little Stars Child Care:

Infant and toddler care

Playgrounds and play equipment

Supervision and caregiver duties

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Little Stars Child Care; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).