Star Kiddos Child Care Center
Does Star Kiddos Child Care Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 47 child-care citations for Star Kiddos Child Care Center in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 23 are recorded at the High level and 13 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 23 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.
- High
746.1201(1) - 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.
- High
746.3703(d) - 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.
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- High
746.1003(4) - 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.
- High
746.1201(1) - 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.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
- High
746.1201(4) - 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.
- High
746.2805(1) - 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.
- High
746.201(1) - 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.
- High
746.305(a)(6) - 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.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
- High
746.1003(1) - 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.
- High
746.1201(1) - 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.
- High
746.2805(1) - 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.
- High
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.
- High
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
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.
- High
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.
- High
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
- Medium High
746.3503(b) - 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.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - 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.
- Medium High
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
- Medium High
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
- Medium High
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.
- Medium High
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.
- Medium High
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.
- Medium High
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
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.
- Medium High
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.
- Medium
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Person in charge did not have access to the records.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.
- Medium
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.
- Medium
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Eight children's files were reviewed. None of the files were complete. Four of the files did not have documented immunizations. One of the files did not have an admission date. Three of the files did not have home addresses listed. Two of the files did not have emergency contact information completed. Five of the files did not have the transportation question answered. Four of the files did not have the field trip question answered. Two of the files did not have doctor statement or documentation from the parent stating the child is healthy. Eight of the files did not have emergency care authorization forms completed. Four of the files did not have documented immunization records to review. Six of the files did not have documentation that the operation policies were received by the parents.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Six employee files were reviewed. There were no complete files to review. Six of the files did not have documentation of graduating high school or its equivalent. One of the files did not have an affidavit. Four of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the center policies. Three of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the personnel policies. Two of the five files did not have a copy of an ID or driver's license. Three of the five files did not have documented orientation.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant room had 2 written feeding instructions that have not been updated. One of the forms was last updated in January 2021 and another had not been updated since April 2021.
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was observed in a chair with straps and the straps were not fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
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