Star Kiddos Child Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77084
Street address: 1855 Barker Cypress Rd
Phone: (281) 492-7474
Capacity: 85
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 05:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 10, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: Yes
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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 27 cited deficiencies dated October 16, 2023 to September 28, 2026 (15 High, 9 Medium High, 3 Medium risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 27 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 September 28, 2026 (correction date recorded: October 19, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The last documented fire drill was completed on 9/18/2026.
High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety (746.1205(a)(5))
Cited March 25, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 25, 2026; correction verified April 8, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A video showed two children fighting while a caregiver did not intervene.
High risk · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control (746.1201(1))
Cited March 25, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 27, 2026; correction verified April 8, 2026; technical assistance given); February 19, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 26, 2026; correction verified April 8, 2026; technical assistance given); December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe a caregiver sitting while children fought on the playground without intervening, a caregiver taking a child to the caregiver's home without authorization, and a caregiver witnessing physical abuse of a child without intervening.
High risk · Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised (746.1003(4))
Cited February 19, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 26, 2026; correction verified April 8, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director allowed a caregiver to take a child away from the center to transport other children.
High risk · No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers (746.3703(d))
Cited February 19, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 26, 2026; correction verified April 8, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A staff member was observed vaping while caring for children on the playground.
High risk · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity (746.1205(a)(4))
Cited February 19, 2026 (correction date recorded: March 26, 2026; correction verified April 8, 2026; technical assistance given); December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver left a child unattended in a van while stopping at home to use the restroom, and left children unattended in a van while entering a school to get other children. Another narrative describes children left unsupervised in a classroom during a caregiver's trip to the front office with another child.
High risk · AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited (746.1201(4))
Cited December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 25, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An investigation determined that a caregiver physically abused a child in care and another caregiver physically neglected a child in care.
High risk · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance (746.1003(1))
Cited December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director knew of inappropriate discipline but did not take appropriate action to address or stop it or ensure proper training. The director accepted training certificates not signed or verified by staff and allowed children in the front office for discipline and redirection.
High risk · Policies Comply with Rules (746.201(1))
Cited December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not meet minimum standards for children's care, supervision, and protection. The permit holder did not adequately monitor staff practices or act promptly to address known concerns.
High risk · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment (746.2805(1))
Cited December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given); October 8, 2025 (correction date recorded: October 29, 2025; correction verified November 12, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe evidence of a child being dragged from the classroom to the office as punishment and information supporting an allegation of prohibited punishment.
High risk · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk (746.305(a)(6))
Cited December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.
Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt (746.4907(b))
Cited May 13, 2026 (correction date recorded: May 13, 2026; correction verified June 17, 2026).
What the record describes: Concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
Medium High risk · Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used (746.3503(b))
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 24, 2026; correction verified May 13, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: In the toddler room, a child was being changed on a changing table positioned on the floor near other children.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation (746.1301(a)(1)(A))
Cited December 15, 2025 (correction date recorded: February 18, 2026; correction verified February 23, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Caregivers had unsupervised access to children before receiving orientation training in discipline and guidance practices.
Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less (746.4907(a)(1))
Cited July 21, 2025 (correction date recorded: August 11, 2025; correction verified August 25, 2025); June 16, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 1, 2025; correction verified July 21, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The toddler playground equipment did not have the required 6 inches of loose-fill surfacing.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less (746.4805(b))
Cited July 21, 2025 (correction date recorded: August 11, 2025; correction verified August 25, 2025); June 16, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 4, 2025; correction verified July 21, 2025).
What the record describes: The slide's use zones were less than the required six feet.
Medium High risk · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair (746.2405(1))
Cited October 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: October 18, 2024; correction verified October 18, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: There was no chair or rocking chair available in the infant room.
Medium High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal (746.5101(b))
Cited October 16, 2023 (correction date recorded: December 6, 2023; correction verified December 6, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: No current fire inspection was available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.
Medium risk · Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records (746.1013(a)(3))
Cited May 13, 2026 (correction date recorded: May 20, 2026; correction verified June 17, 2026).
What the record describes: The person in charge did not have access to the records.
Medium risk · Children's Records - Health Statement (746.603(a)(3))
Cited April 8, 2026 (correction date recorded: April 15, 2026; correction verified May 13, 2026).
What the record describes: 1 out of 8 files did not contain a health statement.
Medium risk · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional (746.2421(a))
Cited October 10, 2024 (correction date recorded: October 18, 2024; correction verified October 18, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: 2 out of 3 infants had feeding instructions that were not signed or dated by a parent.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 27 cited deficiencies for Star Kiddos Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (15 High, 9 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	15
Medium High	9
Medium	3
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

2026-09-28 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-10-19

2026-05-13 · 746.4907(b) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-13

2026-05-13 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium

Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

Person in charge did not have access to the records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-20

Full citation history from HHSC (43)

2026-09-28 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.
2026-05-13 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-20. Correction verified: 2026-06-17.
Person in charge did not have access to the records.
2026-05-13 · 746.4907(b) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-13. Correction verified: 2026-06-17.
The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
2026-04-08 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-13.
1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.
2026-04-08 · 746.3503(b) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-24. Correction verified: 2026-05-13.
In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.
2026-03-25 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-25. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.
2026-03-25 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.
2026-02-19 · 746.3703(d) · High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-26. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
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.
2026-02-19 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-26. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
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.
2026-02-19 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-26. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.
2026-02-19 · 746.1003(4) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-26. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
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.
2025-12-15 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
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.
2025-12-15 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
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.
2025-12-15 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.
2025-12-15 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
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.
2025-12-15 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
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.
2025-12-15 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.
2025-12-15 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
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.
2025-12-15 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
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.
2025-10-08 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-11-12.
Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.
2025-07-21 · 746.4805(b) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-11. Correction verified: 2025-08-25.
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
2025-07-21 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-11. Correction verified: 2025-08-25.
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
2025-06-16 · 746.4805(b) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-04. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
2025-06-16 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-01. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
2024-10-10 · 746.2405(1) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-10-18.
In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.
2024-10-10 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-10-18.
2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.
2023-10-16 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-06. Correction verified: 2023-12-06.
There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.
2023-05-24 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.
2023-05-24 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.
2023-05-24 · 746.5625(d)(2) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.
2023-05-24 · 746.5625(d)(1) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
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.
2022-11-14 · 746.3313(1) · Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.
2022-05-09 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-25. Correction verified: 2022-06-22.
The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.
2022-05-09 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-10. Correction verified: 2022-05-27.
Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.
2022-05-09 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-25. Correction verified: 2022-06-22.
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.
2021-12-10 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.
2021-12-10 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.
2021-12-10 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-10. Correction verified: 2021-12-20.
A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.
2021-11-30 · 746.3301(h) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-27.
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.
2021-11-30 · 746.2803(4)(C) · Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-27.
An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.
2021-11-30 · 746.1309(b) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-07. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.
2021-11-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-27.
An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.
2021-11-30 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-27.
A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1364247

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