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Westpark Star Kids Academy

3969 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 770635.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025

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About Westpark Star Kids Academy

Westpark Star Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2025, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Westpark Star Kids Academy 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Westpark Star Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1797763
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

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  1. Sep 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

      “The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One child was missing emergency contact address information”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “Fence post near building is broken. and fencing on other wall has pieces sticking out. Also weeds in corners of outdoor area.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

  3. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “As of today, January 31st, 2025 the operation has no provided documentation for staff records that were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Pre-Employment Affidavit - Signed Statement of Receiving the Personnel Policies - Proof of Background Check Request - Documentation of Completion of Orientation”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

  5. Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly

      “During the inspection, classrooms were cold and the thermostat read 62 degrees in one room and 57 degrees in another room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Staff records evaluated were missing the following information: - Pre-Employment Affidavit - Signed Statement of Receiving the Personnel Policies - Proof of Bacgkround Check Request - Documentation of Completion of Orientation”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “During the inspection a space heater was observed on a shelf and was plugged in with the cord hanging and was not mounted. Note: The caregiver unplugged space heater and moved children to a different classroom during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “A caregiver did not have information available showing all of the children's ages in the classroom during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025

  7. Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Documentation showing the director's attendance was not available for review upon request during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “The operation reduced ratios for naptime when there were less than 13 children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024

  8. Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “Observed long nails and pieces of glass in the outdoor play area during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the nails and glass during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jun 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “Documentation of the initial fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Observed dead and alive roaches in the facility during the inspection. Dead insects have not been properly disposed of.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules

      “Documentation showing 3 cribs meet the applicable federal rules was not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies did not include the following information: Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements Each setting in which physical activity program takes place The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk prohibiting outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity still occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibt outdoor play Procedures for parents to view the centers most recent licensing inspection report and how the parents can access minimum standards online Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees Parents may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the center program activies, builidng, premises and equipment without having to secure prior approval”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Activitly plans were not posted in two classrooms during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Westpark Star Kids Academy

Is Westpark Star Kids Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2025.

When was Westpark Star Kids Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westpark Star Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Westpark Star Kids Academy care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Westpark Star Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Westpark Star Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Westpark Star Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 400-2250 to ask.

What is Westpark Star Kids Academy's phone number?

(832) 400-2250.

Where is Westpark Star Kids Academy?

3969 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercity, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).