Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77084
Between Nov 30, 2021 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Star Kiddos Child Care Center for 43 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 25 routine inspections and 11 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 23 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1201 (5 times, most recently Mar 25, 2026).
The state lists Star Kiddos Child Care Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 05:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: 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.
Of the 43 violations at Star Kiddos Child Care Center, 23 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 23 | 53% |
| Medium High | 13 | 30% |
| Medium | 7 | 16% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Star Kiddos Child Care Center had 43 violations since Nov 30, 2021, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
10 rules were cited more than once at Star Kiddos Child Care Center since Nov 30, 2021.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.1201 High | 5 | 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 Most recent: Mar 25, 2026 · first: Nov 30, 2021 |
| 746.5101 High | 3 | 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 Most recent: Sep 28, 2026 · first: May 9, 2022 |
| 746.4907 Medium High | 3 | 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 Most recent: May 13, 2026 · first: Jun 16, 2025 |
| 746.1205 High | 3 | 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 Most recent: Mar 25, 2026 · first: Dec 15, 2025 |
| 746.5625 High | 3 | A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text Most recent: May 24, 2023 · first: May 24, 2023 |
| 746.1203 High | 3 | Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Dec 10, 2021 · first: Nov 30, 2021 |
| 746.603 Medium | 2 | The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text Most recent: Apr 8, 2026 · first: May 9, 2022 |
| 746.1003 High | 2 | The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 19, 2026 · first: Dec 15, 2025 |
| 746.2805 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Dec 15, 2025 · first: Oct 8, 2025 |
| 746.4805 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jul 21, 2025 · first: Jun 16, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Nov 30) | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 10 | 13 |
| 2026 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
36 visits on record since Nov 30, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Inspection | 42 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Inspection | 213 | None |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Inspection | 190 | None |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| May 13, 2026 | Inspection | 511 | 2 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Inspection | 725 | 2 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Inspection | 8 | None |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 4 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Inspection | 20 | None |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 8 | 8 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | 625 | None |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | 2 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 3 | None |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | 878 | 2 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 2 | None |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Inspection | 390 | 1 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Inspection | — | None |
| May 24, 2023 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 4 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Inspection | 558 | 1 |
| May 9, 2022 | Inspection | 629 | 3 |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Inspection | 3 | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Inspection | — | None |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Investigation (report) | 5 | 5 |
3 rules cited at Star Kiddos Child Care Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.
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Medium · May 13, 2026 · Inspection
Person in charge did not have access to the records.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
Medium High · May 13, 2026 · Inspection
The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
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Medium High · Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection
In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Medium · Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection
1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.
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High · Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection
A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.
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High · Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection
A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.
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High · Feb 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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.
Official text of rule 746.3703
High · Feb 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.
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High · Feb 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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.
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High · Feb 19, 2026 · Investigation (report)
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.
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High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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.
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High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.
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
Medium High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page)
High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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.
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High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.
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High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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.
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High · Dec 15, 2025 · Investigation (report)
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.
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High · Oct 8, 2025 · Investigation (report)
Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.
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Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Assessment
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
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Medium High · Jul 21, 2025 · Assessment
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
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Medium High · Jun 16, 2025 · Inspection
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
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Medium High · Jun 16, 2025 · Inspection
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
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Medium High · Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection
In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.
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
Medium · Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection
2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
Medium High · Oct 16, 2023 · Inspection
There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.
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High · May 24, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.
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High · May 24, 2023 · Investigation (report)
The bus driver did not ensure and verify all children were accounted for when dropping off the children at school and as result a child was left on the bus.
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High · May 24, 2023 · Investigation (report)
The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.
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High · May 24, 2023 · Investigation (report)
Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.
In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text
Medium · Nov 14, 2022 · Inspection
The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.
Official text of rule 746.3313
Medium · May 9, 2022 · Inspection
Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.
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Medium High · May 9, 2022 · Inspection
The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
High · May 9, 2022 · Inspection
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.
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Medium High · Dec 10, 2021 · Inspection
One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Dec 10, 2021 · Inspection
One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.
In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
High · Dec 10, 2021 · Inspection
A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
High · Nov 30, 2021 · Investigation (report)
A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium · Nov 30, 2021 · Investigation (report)
The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.
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 · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Nov 30, 2021 · Investigation (report)
An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.
In plain English: Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 30, 2021 · Investigation (report)
During the interview an operational staff stated that she use food as a bargain chip in order to get the children to compiling the center.
In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
High · Nov 30, 2021 · Investigation (report)
An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.
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Based on the kinds of rules cited at Star Kiddos Child Care Center:
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).