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Young Stars

207 S Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202 · Dallas County

Young Stars is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 95 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #247 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #247 of 328 centers in Dallas
0High risk
8Medium High risk
5Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
16 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork4
Other standards1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

LowMar 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
The reviewed staff files did not contain Form 2912.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium LowMay 29, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers §746.401(8)
Emergency numbers were not posted in a prominent place. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
It was determined during the inspection that infants are not being taken outside on a daily basis as required.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2024
Medium HighMay 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Four of ten Staff files reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
Medium HighJul 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Nails and sharp corners were observed on the wooded barriers separating the sidewalk from the playground area.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
MediumJul 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not have current records of smoke detector and carbon monoxide system checks.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include pre-service training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground did not have sufficient loose-fill surfacing.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
MediumJul 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include a photo ID.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
MediumJul 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a current consumer product safety commission form on file. This task was completed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
2 of 8 staff files did not include orientation training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(7)
A caregiver was confirmed to have told a child "That's what you get" after the child was hit by another child in the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022
Medium HighAug 4, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
8 of 8 staff files reviewed did not inlcude proof of orientation training.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
Medium HighAug 4, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
2 of 8 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2022
Medium LowAug 4, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster §746.401(7)
The "Notice to Parent" letter was not posted at the operation. The deficiency was corrected as the notice was printed and posted on the wall for parents to see.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 4, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe §746.401(3)
The "Keeping Children Safe" notice was not posted at the operation. The deficiency was corrected as the notice was printed and posted on the wall for parents to see.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity95 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 22, 2013
DirectorTamesha Woodson
Phone2147481894
State operation #1516860

Common questions

Does Young Stars take infants?

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

What are Young Stars’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 Young Stars accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Young Stars cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Young Stars for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Young Stars had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 16 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Young Stars compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #247 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Young Stars last inspected?

Feb 4, 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 1516860 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.