Rachel Owens
Argyle, TX 76226 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
North Star Academy
- licensed capacity
- 305
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About North Star Academy
North Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Lantana, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 22, 2022, for up to 305 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 305 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2006 |
| Licensed capacity | 305 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
North Star Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for North Star Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 305 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1727938
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 32 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Jun 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Seven staff are missing the handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training for the last full year. One staff is missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training for the last full year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“One child's EpiPen expired and the other medication listed on the Food Allergy Action plan was not available. One child's medication was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that an infant was given the incorrect bottle due to the bottles not being properly labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Two caregivers were observed with their personal iPads how while actively supervising children alone. One caregiver was observed during homework on her personal iPad while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
“The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the investigation, it was determined that a 19-month-old in the toddler classroom found a vape pen and placed it to her lips while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
“During inspection an office worker did not follow the operation policy for release of children when aiding a unknown person to a classroom for pick up.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Mar 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgment when failing to properly conduct face to name checks during transition time.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for an extended period of time.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022
- Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about North Star Academy
Is North Star Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 22, 2022.
When was North Star Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has North Star Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 15 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 24 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can North Star Academy care for?
305, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does North Star Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are North Star Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does North Star Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 725-4114 to ask.
What is North Star Academy's phone number?
(940) 725-4114.
Where is North Star Academy?
551 Rayzor Rd, Lantana, TX 76226. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Lantana, 1.4 miles away.