# Star Kiddos Child Care Center Star Kiddos Child Care Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 85 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Under corrective action - Address: 1855 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 85 - License/permit: 1713284 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 492-7474 - Hours: 05:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1364247 ## Inspection record 43 findings across 37 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-30 to 2026-10-29); 36 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-28 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-08: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2026-05-13 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-06-17: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt: The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment. (§746.4907(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-b)) - 2026-05-13 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-06-17: Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records: Person in charge did not have access to the records. (§746.1013(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1013-a-3)) - 2026-04-08 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-05-13: Children's Records - Health Statement: 1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement. (§746.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-3)) - 2026-04-08 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-13: 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. (§746.3503(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-b)) - 2026-03-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety: A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene. (§746.1205(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-5)) - 2026-03-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: 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. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-02-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: 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. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-02-19 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: 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. (§746.3703(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-d)) - 2026-02-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2026-02-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: 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. (§746.1003(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1003-4)) - 2025-12-15 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-02-23: 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. (§746.201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-201-1)) - 2025-12-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-02-25: 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. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2025-12-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-02-23: 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. (§746.1301(a)(1)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-1-a)) - 2025-12-15 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-02-23: 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - …and 28 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Katy Isd East Transportation](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-102543) — 1.27 km, capacity 139 - [Eagles on the Rock Bilingual Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1240860) — 1.54 km, capacity 145 - [The Nest School Park Cypress](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1429880) — 1.65 km, capacity 333 - [Astra Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1535516) — 1.89 km, capacity 77 - [Club Busy Bee - Mayde Creek](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1316789) — 1.99 km, capacity 60 - [Second Baptist Early Childhood Program](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-209351) — 2.2 km, capacity 12 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1364247 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1364247 - us_census_geocoder record 1855 BARKER CYPRESS RD|HOUSTON|TX|77084 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1713284 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1713284 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-2a3v.rdz5_42hs (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1713284 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 06465-0202 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=06465-0202 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1364247 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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