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Houston, TX 77094 · infants only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Star Kiddos Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Star Kiddos Child Care Center
Star Kiddos Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 10, 2021, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Star Kiddos Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Star Kiddos Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1713284
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 26 visits · 26 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists a corrective action on this permit.
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Sep 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2026
- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
“The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“Person in charge did not have access to the records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Mar 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on information received during the DFPS investigation the director allowed a caregiver to take a child in care away from the center to go and transport other children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“Based on information received during the DFPS investigation there was enough information to determine that a staff was observed vaping while caring for kids on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
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 the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on the van when the caregiver made a stop at their home to use the restroom. On another occasion, the caregiver also left children unattended on the van while the caregiver went in the school to get other children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Show 27 earlier visits
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation did not ensure compliance with minimum standards related to the care, supervision, and protection of children. The permit holder did not adequately monitor staff practices or take timely action to correct know concerns resulting in children being placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director was aware staff were using inappropriate discipline practices with children and did not take appropriate action to address or stop the behavior or ensure compliance with minimum standards. The director also did not ensure staff received proper training related to discipline and guidance, and accepted training certificates not signed or verified by staff. Additionally, the director allowed children to be brought to the front office for the purpose of discipline and redirection, which is not an appropriate method of behavior guidance.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not trained in discipline and guidance practices during orientation before having unsupervised access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. During the investigation, it was determined that another caregiver physically neglected a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Evidence during a DFPS investigation determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgment when the caregiver observed a child in care being physically abused and did not intervene.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
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
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left children in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver went to the front office with another child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
- Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.5625(d)(1) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
“The bus driver did not ensure and verify all children were accounted for when dropping off the children at school and as result a child was left on the bus.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
“Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
May 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
- Dec 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2021Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
“During the interview an operational staff stated that she use food as a bargain chip in order to get the children to compiling the center.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2021
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2021
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2021
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
“The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
Oct 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Six employee files were reviewed. There were no complete files to review. Six of the files did not have documentation of graduating high school or its equivalent. One of the files did not have an affidavit. Four of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the center policies. Three of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the personnel policies. Two of the five files did not have a copy of an ID or driver's license. Three of the five files did not have documented orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Eight children's files were reviewed. None of the files were complete. Four of the files did not have documented immunizations. One of the files did not have an admission date. Three of the files did not have home addresses listed. Two of the files did not have emergency contact information completed. Five of the files did not have the transportation question answered. Four of the files did not have the field trip question answered. Two of the files did not have doctor statement or documentation from the parent stating the child is healthy. Eight of the files did not have emergency care authorization forms completed. Four of the files did not have documented immunization records to review. Six of the files did not have documentation that the operation policies were received by the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Star Kiddos Child Care Center
Is Star Kiddos Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 10, 2021.
When was Star Kiddos Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Star Kiddos Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 10 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Kiddos Child Care Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Star Kiddos Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Star Kiddos Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Star Kiddos Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 492-7474 to ask.
What is Star Kiddos Child Care Center's phone number?
(281) 492-7474.
Where is Star Kiddos Child Care Center?
1855 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The nearest other daycare we list is Katy ISD East Transportation, 0.8 miles away.