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Port Neches, TX 77651 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Star Academy
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Star Academy
Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Port Neches, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 27, 2012, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Star Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $135 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$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Star Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1461868
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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See all 14 visits
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
“There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2025
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022
Dec 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Star Academy
Is Star Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 27, 2012.
When was Star Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Star Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Star Academy care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Star Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Star Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Star Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 729-7827 to ask.
What is Star Academy's phone number?
(409) 729-7827.
Where is Star Academy?
706 Ridgewood Dr, Port Neches, TX 77651. The nearest other daycare we list is The Clubhouse, 0.2 miles away.