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Star Kiddos Child Care Center

1855 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
On corrective action15 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Star Kiddos Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 26 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 45 citations, 23 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 45). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 15 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #677 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #677 of 882 centers in Houston
23High risk
13Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
45 citations from 26 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 20 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 27, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Supervision9
Caregiver conduct7
Records & paperwork5
Training & qualifications4
Other standards4
Health & medication3
Food & feeding2
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
Person in charge did not have access to the records.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumApr 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used §746.3503(b)
In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.
Correction verified May 13, 2026
HighMar 25, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
HighMar 25, 2026InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
HighFeb 19, 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)
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.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
HighFeb 19, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
HighFeb 19, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
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.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
HighFeb 19, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
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.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
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.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighDec 15, 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)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
Medium HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
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.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
HighOct 8, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
Medium HighJul 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
Medium HighJun 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
Medium HighJun 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair §746.2405(1)
In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
MediumOct 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
Medium HighOct 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
HighMay 24, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMay 24, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care §746.5625(c)
The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMay 24, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle §746.5625(d)(2)
Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighMay 24, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for §746.5625(d)(1)
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.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
MediumNov 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions §746.3313(1)
The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.
Correction verified May 27, 2022
HighMay 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
Medium HighMay 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
HighDec 10, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
Medium HighDec 10, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
MediumDec 10, 2021InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
MediumNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2021
Medium HighNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward §746.3301(h)
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.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
Medium HighNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
HighNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
HighNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
MediumOct 4, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
MediumOct 4, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 10, 2021
DirectorYniska Lemon
Phone2814927474
State operation #1713284

Common questions

Does Star Kiddos Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Star Kiddos Child Care Center’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Star Kiddos Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Star Kiddos Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Star Kiddos Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Star Kiddos Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 23 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 28, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Star Kiddos Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #677 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Star Kiddos Child Care Center last inspected?

Sep 28, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1713284 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.