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North Star Academy

551 Rayzor Rd, Lantana, TX 76226 · Denton County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

North Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Lantana, TX, licensed for up to 305 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 33 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (5 of 28). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #185 of 277 centers in Denton County and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #185 of 277 centers in Denton County
13High risk
12Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 33 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision5
Food & feeding5
Caregiver conduct4
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1
Background checks1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
MediumMar 23, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
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.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
MediumMar 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
Medium HighOct 27, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
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.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
HighSep 12, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
Medium HighJul 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
HighJul 30, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
Medium HighJul 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2025
Medium HighApr 23, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
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.
Correction verified May 15, 2025
MediumMar 24, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group §746.1109(a)(1)
The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
HighMar 21, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
Medium HighMar 21, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
HighMar 20, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025
Medium HighMar 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025
Medium HighNov 20, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2024
HighMay 28, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children §746.4103(a)
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.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
HighMar 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
HighMar 29, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
Medium HighApr 10, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
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.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2023
HighMay 23, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2022
Medium HighJan 27, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2022
Medium HighJan 27, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity305 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 22, 2022
DirectorAmy Lee
Phone9407254114
State operation #1727938

Common questions

Does North Star Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are North Star Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does North Star Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does North Star Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask North Star Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Lantana, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has North Star Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 30, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does North Star Academy compare with other daycares in Denton County?

It is tied for #185 of 277 centers in Denton County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was North Star Academy last inspected?

Aug 6, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1727938 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.