Westpark Star Kids Academy
Westpark Star Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 52 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 17). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
One child was missing emergency contact address information
Fence post near building is broken. and fencing on other wall has pieces sticking out. Also weeds in corners of outdoor area.
As of today, January 31st, 2025 the operation has no provided documentation for staff records that were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Pre-Employment Affidavit - Signed Statement of Receiving the Personnel Policies - Proof of Background Check Request - Documentation of Completion of Orientation
Staff records evaluated were missing the following information: - Pre-Employment Affidavit - Signed Statement of Receiving the Personnel Policies - Proof of Bacgkround Check Request - Documentation of Completion of Orientation
During the inspection a space heater was observed on a shelf and was plugged in with the cord hanging and was not mounted. Note: The caregiver unplugged space heater and moved children to a different classroom during inspection.
During the inspection, classrooms were cold and the thermostat read 62 degrees in one room and 57 degrees in another room.
A caregiver did not have information available showing all of the children's ages in the classroom during the inspection.
Documentation showing the director's attendance was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
The operation reduced ratios for naptime when there were less than 13 children in care.
Observed long nails and pieces of glass in the outdoor play area during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the nails and glass during the inspection.
Observed dead and alive roaches in the facility during the inspection. Dead insects have not been properly disposed of.
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an immunization record.
The operational policies did not include the following information: Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements Each setting in which physical activity program takes place The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk prohibiting outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity still occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibt outdoor play Procedures for parents to view the centers most recent licensing inspection report and how the parents can access minimum standards online Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees Parents may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the center program activies, builidng, premises and equipment without having to secure prior approval
Documentation showing 3 cribs meet the applicable federal rules was not available for review during the inspection.
Activitly plans were not posted in two classrooms during the inspection.
Documentation of the initial fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.
About this center
Common questions
Does Westpark Star Kids Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Westpark Star Kids Academy’s hours?
5:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Westpark Star Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Westpark Star Kids Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Westpark Star Kids Academy 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 Westpark Star Kids Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 8, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Westpark Star Kids Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Westpark Star Kids Academy last inspected?
Feb 26, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1797763 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.