Donna's Darlin's Day Care
North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Starlight Scholars Academy
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Starlight Scholars Academy
Starlight Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in North Richland Hills, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 27, 2018, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish), STEM / STEAM |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Accounts) |
| Discounts | $20 off tuition that week for referring a new infant enrollment |
| More | Founded 1996 |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Starlight Scholars Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Starlight Scholars Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1673358
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 19 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Transportation 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- 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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- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A driver did not demonstrate good judgment when directives from the director regarding transportation were not followed. This resulted in the driver not providing the appropriate safety needs for children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
746.5607(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front Seat
“A driver allowed a child under the age of twelve to ride in the passenger seat of a van.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
“A driver allowed a child to sit on the floor of a van without access to a safety belt.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“One child was swaddled and did not have a sleep exception form on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Personnel files were missing health and safety related trainings.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“A personnel file was missing required affidavit form 2985.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two children's files were missing a written health statement past the required year of admission date.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three immuzation records were not current.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Jul 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3001(7) - Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable
“Based on observation, a group returned from a field trip and the three caregivers present did not have anything on their persons that made them easily identifiable to all children present.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information obtained a caregiver did not use good judgement when arguing with a person using raised voices in front of children while on the field trip.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.3001(7) - Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable
“Based on observation, a group returned from a field trip and the three caregivers present did not have anything on their persons that made them easily identifiable to all children present.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information obtained a caregiver did not use good judgement when arguing with a person using raised voices in front of children while on the field trip.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
- Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“At the time of the inspection a caregiver present was alone in the classroom when they have a requirement to have a second caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“Based on information obtained it was determined that a caregiver left a group of infants alone for a few minutes to find a document for their work file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff training records was not available during the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records did not have an immunization record available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
“It was found through investigation that the operation did not maintain the required number of caregivers for a field trip to a public space based on the ages of children present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information obtained through investigation it was found a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm and pulled them up off the ground when they did not want to go to use the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of the inspection the director did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“At the time of the inspection 6 of the employee files reviewed did not have the Affadavit for Applicants for Employment notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 records reviewed did not have an immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2022
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“At the time of the inspection 2 of the employee staff files did not have proof of education requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“At the time of the inspection 5 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an address for an emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Starlight Scholars Academy
Is Starlight Scholars Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 27, 2018.
When was Starlight Scholars Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Starlight Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Starlight Scholars Academy care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Starlight Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Starlight Scholars Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Starlight Scholars Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 788-5500 to ask.
What is Starlight Scholars Academy's phone number?
(817) 788-5500.
Where is Starlight Scholars Academy?
7701 N Richland Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. The nearest other daycare we list is Ft. Worth Christian School, 0.5 miles away.