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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77063

Westpark Star Kids Academy

3969 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77063 · (832) 400-2250 · State permit no. 1797763

Between Jun 25, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Westpark Star Kids Academy for 17 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4751 (2 times, most recently Feb 26, 2026).

The state lists Westpark Star Kids Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 05:30 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 17 violations at Westpark Star Kids Academy, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 8 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High318%
Medium High847%
Medium635%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Westpark Star Kids Academy had 17 violations since Jun 25, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Jun 25, 2024: Westpark Star Kids Academy 17, Houston five-year median 11This daycare17Houston median11

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Westpark Star Kids Academy since Jun 25, 2024.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.4751
Medium High		2The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 26, 2026 · first: Oct 3, 2024
746.901
Medium		2The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 31, 2025 · first: Jan 9, 2025
746.3407
Medium High		2The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 9, 2025 · first: Jun 25, 2024
746.801
Medium High		2The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
Most recent: Nov 7, 2024 · first: Jun 25, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Westpark Star Kids Academy, 2024 to 20264102024242025132026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2024 (from Jun 25)4410
2025234
2026123

Every state visit

9 visits on record since Jun 25, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 8, 2026Assessment11
Feb 26, 2026Inspection6222
Aug 19, 2025Inspection643None
Jan 31, 2025Assessment11
Jan 9, 2025Inspection6863
Dec 6, 2024Inspection21
Nov 7, 2024Inspection3982
Oct 3, 2024Inspection2641
Jun 25, 2024Inspection12516

All 17 violations, newest first

High · Sep 8, 2026 · Assessment

745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.

In plain English: A permit holder must immediately send the state a copy of any government notice saying its corporate privileges have been forfeited or may be forfeited. The state may suspend the permit of a governing body that loses those privileges, and may revoke it if the holder did not forward the notice. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One child was missing emergency contact address information

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Fence post near building is broken. and fencing on other wall has pieces sticking out. Also weeds in corners of outdoor area.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 6, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 31, 2025 · Assessment

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

As of today, January 31st, 2025 the operation has no provided documentation for staff records that were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Pre-Employment Affidavit - Signed Statement of Receiving the Personnel Policies - Proof of Background Check Request - Documentation of Completion of Orientation

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

Staff records evaluated were missing the following information: - Pre-Employment Affidavit - Signed Statement of Receiving the Personnel Policies - Proof of Bacgkround Check Request - Documentation of Completion of Orientation

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly

During the inspection, classrooms were cold and the thermostat read 62 degrees in one room and 57 degrees in another room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

During the inspection a space heater was observed on a shelf and was plugged in with the cord hanging and was not mounted. Note: The caregiver unplugged space heater and moved children to a different classroom during inspection.

In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 6, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver did not have information available showing all of the children's ages in the classroom during the inspection.

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:
Dec 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

The operation reduced ratios for naptime when there were less than 13 children in care.

In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, the center may reduce the naptime child-to-caregiver ratio by 50% for children 18 months and older, but only if those groups nap together in one central location and the caregivers stay in the napping room or area. Extra employees must be in the building (at least one when one caregiver supervises the nap group, or one for every two nap caregivers, rounded up, when more are needed), and the caregivers must be able to call them without leaving the room. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Documentation showing the director's attendance was not available for review upon request during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 14, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Oct 3, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Observed long nails and pieces of glass in the outdoor play area during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the nails and glass during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an immunization record.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 9, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules

Documentation showing 3 cribs meet the applicable federal rules was not available for review during the inspection.

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 28, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

Documentation of the initial fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

Activitly plans were not posted in two classrooms during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must post each group's activity plan in a prominent place where parents and others can see it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 12, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies did not include the following information: Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements Each setting in which physical activity program takes place The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk prohibiting outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity still occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibt outdoor play Procedures for parents to view the centers most recent licensing inspection report and how the parents can access minimum standards online Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees Parents may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the center program activies, builidng, premises and equipment without having to secure prior approval

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Observed dead and alive roaches in the facility during the inspection. Dead insects have not been properly disposed of.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Westpark Star Kids Academy:

Staff files and required records

Building, equipment, and products

Licensing, postings, and management

Enrollment and attendance records

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Westpark Star Kids 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).