Golden Star Learning Academy
Does Golden Star Learning Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 42 child-care citations for Golden Star Learning Academy in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 12 are recorded at the High level and 17 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 12 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2023.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
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- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Promotion of outdoor and physical activity 2. Staff vaccination policy
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies such as cans of Lysol and containers of disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
- High
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
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.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was not present in the room while the children were taking a nap.
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
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.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Three infants were observed sleeping a crib with blankets covering them.
- High
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation showing the smoke detector had been tested,
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/2020 and has expired.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
- Medium High
746.3701(2) - 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.
- Medium High
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A caregiver did not know a child's age in the classroom during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - 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.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outside area had hanging tree branches on the pathway to the playground and the the wooden gate was broken.
- Medium High
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked the required special needs information.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed using their personnel electronic devices while supervising children during nap time. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was not an additional caregiver present during nap time. The two caregivers that were present were supervising children during nap time.
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, five did not complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
- Medium High
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
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.
- Medium High
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and van driver are not current with their transportation safety training. This course must be completed annually.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the eight children's records evaluated, four lacked the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During the follow up inspection, there is still broken fences, and active ant beds.
- Medium High
746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
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.
- Medium High
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
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.
- Medium High
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The front area where the children are playing does not have a 4 feet gate surrounding it and is near a main street.
- Medium High
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
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.
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation showing the carbon monoxide detector had been tested.
- Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked signed documentation from the parents that showing they have received a copy of their rights.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff did not complete the 24 clock hours of annual training as required for their respective training year.
- Medium
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not complete 30 clock hours of annual training for the June 2020-June 2021 training year.
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
- Medium
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Children are not going outside twice a day weather permitting. Infants are required to go outside at least once a day as well.
- Medium
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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.
- Medium
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Of the six personnel records evaluated, all lacked documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received,
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
- Medium Low
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Of the eight children's records evaluated,, three lacked the admission date. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium Low
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A list of current employees is not posted.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked a notarized affidavit.
- Medium Low
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Of the six personnel records evalauted, all lacked a hire date.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
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