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Texas HHSC records list 22 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 6, 2026.
The same records list 24 cited deficiencies dated March 29, 2024 to June 30, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 12 High, 9 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 24 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 24 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 24 cited deficiencies for North Star Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (12 High, 9 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 22 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-06.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 12 |
| 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.
2026-06-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-29
2026-06-30 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-29
2026-06-30 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-29
2026-06-30 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.
2026-06-30 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.
2026-06-30 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.
2026-06-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-29. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.
2026-06-26 · 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: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.
2026-03-23 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-03. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
One child's EpiPen expired and the other medication listed on the Food Allergy Action plan was not available. One child's medication was expired.
2026-03-23 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-03. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
Seven staff are missing the handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training for the last full year. One staff is missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training for the last full year.
2025-10-27 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-12-03.
According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that an infant was given the incorrect bottle due to the bottles not being properly labeled.
2025-09-12 · 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: 2025-10-03. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.
2025-07-30 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-12.
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
2025-07-30 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-26. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.
2025-07-30 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-12.
Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.
2025-06-25 · 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: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-07-30.
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.
2025-04-23 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-23. Correction verified: 2025-05-15.
Two caregivers were observed with their personal iPads how while actively supervising children alone. One caregiver was observed during homework on her personal iPad while supervising children.
2025-03-24 · 746.1109(a)(1) · Medium
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-10. Correction verified: 2025-04-23.
The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.
2025-03-21 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-10. Correction verified: 2025-04-23.
During the investigation, it was determined that a 19-month-old in the toddler classroom found a vape pen and placed it to her lips while in care.
2025-03-21 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-10. Correction verified: 2025-04-23.
The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.
2025-03-20 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-20. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
2025-03-20 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.
2024-11-20 · 746.3301(b) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-20. Correction verified: 2024-12-17.
Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.
2024-05-28 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-31. Correction verified: 2024-06-06.
During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.
2024-05-28 · 746.4103(a) · Medium High
Policies for Release of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-06.
During inspection an office worker did not follow the operation policy for release of children when aiding a unknown person to a classroom for pick up.
2024-03-29 · 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: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-28.
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for an extended period of time.
2024-03-29 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-28.
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgment when failing to properly conduct face to name checks during transition time.
2023-04-10 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
2022-05-23 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-23. Correction verified: 2022-06-06.
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
2022-01-27 · 746.3301(i) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-04-05.
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
2022-01-27 · 746.401(10) · Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-24. Correction verified: 2022-04-05.
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1387777
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.