5610 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, Houston, TX 77015 · (281) 457-3355 · State permit no. 896988
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Silver Star Academy for 15 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 18 routine inspections and 10 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 10 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (2 times, most recently Jan 2, 2025).
The state lists Silver Star Academy 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, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 15 violations, newest first
Medium High · Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The playground structure area was observed to have less than six inches of loose fill surfacing during the inspection.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 2, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
At the time of inspection, the background check has not been submitted for a caregiver counted in ratio.
In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 17, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 18, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 31, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.3607(1) - Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
For a critical injury, the operation failed to contact EMS first.
Official text of rule 746.3607
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 27, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 4, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 2, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee did not have required background check and was allowed to care for children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 2, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Two personnel records evaluated were missing current training in child maltreatment.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 27, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 28, 2024 · Assessment
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During a follow up phone call for Inspection 1793752 on 2/26/24, it was found that 2 caregivers do not have a High School Diploma.
In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 29, 2024 · Inspection
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
When reviewing records for an investigation, it was found that one caregiver does not have documentation showing their education is equivalent to a High School diploma and their education is in spanish.
Official text of rule 746.1111
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 26, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, prohibted punishments was practiced at the operation.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 17, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, the caregiver did not use good judgment or demonstrate competency when correcting a child's behavior.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 17, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Toddler's sippy cups and bottles were not all labeled in two classrooms.
In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 29, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Jun 23, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient. The caregivers involved are no longer working at the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 23, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 23, 2023 · Investigation (report)
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
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 27, 2022 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection expired 04/30/22.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 6, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 2, 2021 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed caring for children during inspection without an ELIGIBLE background check status. NOTE: Director was observed by Licensing re-submitting a background check for the caregiver.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 2, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Silver Star Academy; 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).