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Silver Star Academy

5610 E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77015 · Harris County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Silver Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 207 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston
10High risk
1Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 18 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Caregiver conduct3
Supervision2
Staff ratios2
Background checks1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 17, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
At the time of inspection, the background check has not been submitted for a caregiver counted in ratio.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
HighJan 31, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group §746.3607(1)
For a critical injury, the operation failed to contact EMS first.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
HighJan 2, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee did not have required background check and was allowed to care for children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Two personnel records evaluated were missing current training in child maltreatment.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2024
Medium HighFeb 28, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
During a follow up phone call for Inspection 1793752 on 2/26/24, it was found that 2 caregivers do not have a High School Diploma.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
MediumJan 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
When reviewing records for an investigation, it was found that one caregiver does not have documentation showing their education is equivalent to a High School diploma and their education is in spanish.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024
HighNov 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, prohibted punishments was practiced at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
HighNov 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information gathered, the caregiver did not use good judgment or demonstrate competency when correcting a child's behavior.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
MediumSep 25, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
Toddler's sippy cups and bottles were not all labeled in two classrooms.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2023
HighJun 23, 2023Found 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)
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
HighJun 23, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient. The caregivers involved are no longer working at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
HighJun 23, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2023
HighSep 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was found that the fire inspection expired 04/30/22.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
HighNov 2, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed caring for children during inspection without an ELIGIBLE background check status. NOTE: Director was observed by Licensing re-submitting a background check for the caregiver.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity207 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 20, 2009
DirectorEveline Villarreal
Phone2814573355
State operation #896988

Common questions

Does Silver Star Academy take infants?

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

What are Silver Star Academy’s hours?

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

Does Silver Star Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Silver Star Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 17, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Silver Star Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #347 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Silver Star Academy last inspected?

Sep 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77015

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 896988 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.