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Licensed center · Houston, TX

Star Kiddos Child Care Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens tomorrow 5:30 AM
  • Capacity 85
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation
  • Drop-in care

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1855 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084 Map and directions
Hours
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
85 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
2 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens tomorrow 5:30 AM

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
WednesdayToday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 85 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1713284
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
November 2021
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
Yes

Inspection history

24 inspections on record, most recent Jul 1, 2026. 16 of 35 visits and reports cited a standard. 10 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 13, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1013(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

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

      Person in charge did not have access to the records.

      Corrected May 20, 2026

    • 746.4907(b)Texas HHSC risk level: 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.

      Corrected May 13, 2026

  • Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

      In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Health Statement

      1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.

      Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.

      Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Mar 21, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 19, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
    • 746.3703(d)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      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.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1003(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

      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.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      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.

      Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 15, 2025Self-reported incident8 standards cited
    • 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      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.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      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.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      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.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      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.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      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.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      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.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 8, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.

      Corrected Oct 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

44 standards cited across 24 inspections, most recently Jul 1, 2026. All 44 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High2250%
  • Medium High1330%
  • Medium920%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
14 of 24 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 44 findings, 43 more corrected later
Most recent citation
May 13, 2026, 2 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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