- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-10-19.
Licensed Center · Texas
Star Kiddos Child Care Center
1855 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston
Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2021
- Phone
- 2814927474
Corrective action: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-10-19.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Inspector's note: Person in charge did not have access to the records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-20. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Inspector's note: The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-13.
- Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Inspector's note: In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-24. - Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-15.
- Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-27. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Inspector's note: A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-25.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-26. - Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-26. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-26. - Critical No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-26.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18. - Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Inspector's note: The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-11. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Inspector's note: The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-11.
- Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Inspector's note: The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-01. - Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Inspector's note: The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-04.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Inspector's note: In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-18. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: 2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Inspector's note: Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-15. - Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-15. - Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Inspector's note: The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-15. - Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Inspector's note: Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-15.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.