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Starlight Scholars Academy

7701 N Richland Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · Tarrant County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Starlight Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, TX, licensed for up to 114 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 21). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 21 centers in North Richland Hills and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#10 of 21 centers in North Richland Hills
6High risk
7Medium High risk
5Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
21 citations from 20 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct3
Training & qualifications3
Transportation2
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety1
Other standards1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 19, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A driver did not demonstrate good judgment when directives from the director regarding transportation were not followed. This resulted in the driver not providing the appropriate safety needs for children.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2026
Medium HighAug 19, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat §746.5607(d)
A driver allowed a child under the age of twelve to ride in the passenger seat of a van.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2026
Medium HighAug 19, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed §746.5607(a)
A driver allowed a child to sit on the floor of a van without access to a safety belt.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2026
HighMay 7, 2026InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
One child was swaddled and did not have a sleep exception form on file.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
LowMay 7, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Two children's files were missing a written health statement past the required year of admission date.
Correction verified May 27, 2026
MediumMay 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Personnel files were missing health and safety related trainings.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium LowMay 7, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
A personnel file was missing required affidavit form 2985.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
Medium HighMay 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three immuzation records were not current.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighJul 29, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable §746.3001(7)
Based on observation, a group returned from a field trip and the three caregivers present did not have anything on their persons that made them easily identifiable to all children present.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2025
HighJul 29, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on information obtained a caregiver did not use good judgement when arguing with a person using raised voices in front of children while on the field trip.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2025
HighJun 26, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
At the time of the inspection a caregiver present was alone in the classroom when they have a requirement to have a second caregiver present.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
HighJun 25, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
Based on information obtained it was determined that a caregiver left a group of infants alone for a few minutes to find a document for their work file.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records did not have an immunization record available for review.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff training records was not available during the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
Medium HighJun 18, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public §746.1801(a)
It was found through investigation that the operation did not maintain the required number of caregivers for a field trip to a public space based on the ages of children present.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
HighJul 24, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled them up off the ground when they did not want to go to use the restroom.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumJul 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 records reviewed did not have an immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2022
MediumJul 22, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
At the time of the inspection 2 of the employee staff files did not have proof of education requirements.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2022
Medium HighJul 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
At the time of the inspection the director did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certificate available for review.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
Medium HighJul 22, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
At the time of the inspection 5 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an address for an emergency contact.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2022
Medium LowJul 22, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
At the time of the inspection 6 of the employee files reviewed did not have the Affadavit for Applicants for Employment notarized.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity114 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 27, 2018
DirectorSyeda Sarwar
Phone8177885500
State operation #1673358

Common questions

Does Starlight Scholars Academy take infants?

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

What are Starlight Scholars 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 Starlight Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Starlight Scholars Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Starlight Scholars Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes North Richland Hills, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Starlight Scholars Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 19, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Starlight Scholars Academy compare with other daycares in North Richland Hills?

It is #10 of 21 centers in North Richland Hills by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Starlight Scholars Academy last inspected?

Sep 30, 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 1673358 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.