Golden Star Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77066
Street address: 12010 Bammel North Houston Rd
Phone: (281) 893-0101
Capacity: 80
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 18, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 8 cited deficiencies dated June 26, 2024 to June 8, 2026 (1 High, 6 Medium High, 1 Medium risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months (746.5101(a))
Cited June 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 7, 2024; correction verified July 22, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The center did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2023.
Medium High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages (746.1205(a)(3))
Cited June 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 8, 2026; correction verified June 18, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver did not know a child's age in the classroom during the inspection.
Medium High risk · Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered (746.3701(2))
Cited June 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: June 11, 2026; correction verified June 18, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A classroom had hanging cords from a mounted fan and a portable air conditioner within children's reach.
Medium High risk · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered (746.3701(1))
Cited June 8, 2026 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Electrical outlets in a room were not covered.
Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited June 9, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 30, 2025; correction verified July 7, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Tree branches hung over the pathway to the playground, and the wooden gate was broken.
Medium High risk · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games (746.1203(3)(D))
Cited June 26, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: A caregiver used personal electronic devices while supervising children during nap time.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement (746.605(13))
Cited June 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 3, 2024; correction verified July 18, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: All 8 children's records reviewed lacked the required special needs information.
Medium risk · Parent's Rights (HRC 42.04271)
Cited June 26, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 3, 2024; correction verified July 18, 2024).
What the record describes: All 8 children's records reviewed lacked signed documentation from parents showing they had received a copy of their rights.

Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for Golden Star Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 6 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-02.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	6
Medium	1
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-08 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver did not know a child's age in the classroom during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-08

2026-06-08 · 746.3701(2) · Medium High

Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered

I observed a room with hanging cords from a fan that was mounted and a portable AC that was in reach of children in the class and could cause a hazardous environment.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-11

2026-06-08 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

I observed a room with missing electrical outlets not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director covered them with outlet covers.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (42)

2026-06-08 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observed a room with missing electrical outlets not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director covered them with outlet covers.
2026-06-08 · 746.3701(2) · Medium High
Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-11. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
I observed a room with hanging cords from a fan that was mounted and a portable AC that was in reach of children in the class and could cause a hazardous environment.
2026-06-08 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-08. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
A caregiver did not know a child's age in the classroom during the inspection.
2025-06-09 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-07.
The outside area had hanging tree branches on the pathway to the playground and the the wooden gate was broken.
2024-06-26 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-07-22.
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2023.
2024-06-26 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-06-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was observed using their personnel electronic devices while supervising children during nap time. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-06-26 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-03. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked the required special needs information.
2024-06-26 · HRC 42.04271 · Medium
Parent's Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-03. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked signed documentation from the parents that showing they have received a copy of their rights.
2023-06-28 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-12. Correction verified: 2023-07-18.
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
2023-01-27 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-01-30.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2022, as required.
2022-06-15 · 746.1613(a)(4) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-06-30.
There was not an additional caregiver present during nap time. The two caregivers that were present were supervising children during nap time.
2022-06-15 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-06-30.
Children were not being properly supervised. 1. A caregiver responsible for supervising children had to leave the classroom to open the front door. 2. A 5 yr old child was left alone in a classroom.
2022-05-27 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-24.
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked a notarized affidavit.
2022-05-27 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-30.
Children are not going outside twice a day weather permitting. Infants are required to go outside at least once a day as well.
2022-05-27 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-24.
Of the six personnel records evalauted, all lacked a hire date.
2022-05-27 · 746.901(6)(A) · Medium
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-27.
Of the six personnel records evaluated, all lacked documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received,
2022-05-27 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-08-03.
The director did not complete 30 clock hours of annual training for the June 2020-June 2021 training year.
2022-05-27 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-24.
Staff do not have current CPR training. All staff completed CPR training on-line. CPR training can't be completed on-line, it must be an in-person training.
2022-05-27 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-15.
The director and van driver are not current with their transportation safety training. This course must be completed annually.
2022-05-27 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning supplies such as cans of Lysol and containers of disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-05-27 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-24.
A list of current employees is not posted.
2022-05-27 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-27.
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Promotion of outdoor and physical activity 2. Staff vaccination policy
2022-05-27 · 746.2803(4)(D) · Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-30.
A caregiver is placing toddler age children in time out for 5 minutes. Time out is limited to one minute of the child's age.
2022-05-27 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-18. Correction verified: 2022-07-26.
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
2022-05-27 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the phone number for a person that can pick up the child. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-05-27 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Of the eight children's records evaluated,, three lacked the admission date. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-05-27 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-27.
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, five did not complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
2022-05-27 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Of the eight children's records evaluated, four lacked the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-05-27 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-08-03.
Four staff did not complete the 24 clock hours of annual training as required for their respective training year.
2022-03-02 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-05. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2021-12-09 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-29.
During the follow up inspection, there is still broken fences, and active ant beds.
2021-11-29 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/2020 and has expired.
2021-11-29 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
The front area where the children are playing does not have a 4 feet gate surrounding it and is near a main street.
2021-11-29 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
There is no documentation showing the smoke detector had been tested,
2021-11-29 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
The caregiiver in the pre-k room did not know the ages of the children he was caring for and did not have a list of children.
2021-11-29 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There is no documentation showing the carbon monoxide detector had been tested.
2021-11-29 · 746.4311 · Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
The alley that leads to the outdoor play area is not safe and there are many hazards that are exposed to the children. The alley is a long distance from the actual operation to the playground.
2021-11-29 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
The outdoor play area is inhabitable. The grass is tall, there is trap filled with water, broken fences, and play equipment that is broken and rusted.
2021-11-29 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two infants were observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. The infants did not have a sleep exemption form. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the bouncer.
2021-11-29 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Both classrooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. I had to adjust my eyes as I walked through the room and could not see the children laying down. This was corrected when the lights were turned on.
2021-11-29 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was not present in the room while the children were taking a nap.
2021-11-29 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-09.
Three infants were observed sleeping a crib with blankets covering them.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1350938

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.