Star Academy
Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Port Neches, TX, licensed for up to 178 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (1 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 75 centers in Jefferson County and better than 66% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
About this center
Common questions
Does Star Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Star Academy’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Star Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Star Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 11, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Star Academy compare with other daycares in Jefferson County?
It is #27 of 75 centers in Jefferson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 66% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Star Academy last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
Licensed centers nearby
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2825 Nall St Ste 5, Port Neches · 0.6 mi away · 179 spotsMore citations than mostSchool of Montessori Inc
1503 S 16th St, Nederland · 0.7 mi away · 35 spotsAbout typicalA Merry Go Round Daycare/Preschool
921 S 12th St, Nederland · 1.0 mi away · 69 spotsFewer citations than mostCuddlebugs Day Care Center
2407 8th St, Port Neches · 1.3 mi away · 33 spotsAmong the most cited
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 1461868 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.