Star Kids Education and Day Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: La Marque / Galveston / 77568
Street address: 720 Main St
Phone: (409) 933-4848
Capacity: 89
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 29, 2008
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
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.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 20, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated April 22, 2024 to March 6, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 4 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Star Kids Education and Day Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 4 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-20.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	4
Medium	5
Medium Low	1
Low	1
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

2026-03-06 · 746.5401 · Medium High

Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 2/29/2026.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-27

2026-03-06 · 746.801(3) · Medium

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

One of the staff records evaluated was missing annual training hours for 2024-2025 available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-20

2026-03-06 · 746.801(12) · Medium

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

I did not observe most recent sanitation inspection, last one expired 10/16/2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-20

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-03-06 · 746.1105(3) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-20.
One of the staff records evaluated was missing a notarized affidavit on file.
2026-03-06 · 746.201(8) · Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-20.
I did not observe current liability insurance available for review.
2026-03-06 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-20.
The daycare van #4 is missing an electronic child safety alarm.
2026-03-06 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-06.
I did not observe most recent sanitation inspection, last one expired 10/16/2025.
2026-03-06 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-20.
One of the staff records evaluated was missing annual training hours for 2024-2025 available for review.
2026-03-06 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-20.
The daycare is lacking current gas pipe test, last one expired on 2/29/2026.
2025-03-13 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
The mulch under climbing equipment in playground area must be maintained at proper depth.
2025-03-13 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observe 21 children combined for naptime and youngest was 15-months and oldest was nine years old. The difference between youngest and oldest child cannot be more 18-months difference. Note: corrected during inspection.
2025-02-17 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that inappropriate discipline was being used at the operation by a caregiver.
2025-02-17 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-28.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was an altercation between two children during outdoor play where one child was thrown to the ground, and this was not reported to parent during pick up time.
2025-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
2024-04-22 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-29.
All four of the Personnel files inspected did not have current required training hours.
2024-04-22 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Inspectors discovered work tools within children's storage that is used for personal belongings. This was located in the school aged classroom. Note: Corrected when caregiver removed the tools.
2024-04-22 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-22. Correction verified: 2024-04-22.
One caregiver present in the older infant room did not have a background check.
2023-04-25 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
I observe play structure in the playground that was missing a set of pedals and a seat accessible to children.
2023-04-25 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
Four children's records evaluated were missing emergency contact's address on file.
2023-04-25 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in the school age and toddler rooms. Note: corrected when diagram posted in each room.
2023-04-25 · 746.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
Five children's records evaluated were missing school's name and phone number on file.
2023-04-25 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-01.
Two children's records evaluated were missing immunization records.
2023-04-25 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I did not observe documentation of director arrival and departure times at the center. Note: corrected when director provided attendance record.
2023-04-25 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-06. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
The mulch around the playground climbing equipment must be maintained at proper depth.
2023-02-01 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-01.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 survey data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=361730

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.