North Star Academy

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

“It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.”

Rule 746.3501(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“Seven staff are missing the handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training for the last full year. One staff is missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training for the last full year.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2026.

Medication No Longer Used

“One child’s EpiPen expired and the other medication listed on the Food Allergy Action plan was not available. One child’s medication was expired.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 3, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2026.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that an infant was given the incorrect bottle due to the bottles not being properly labeled.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2025.

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 information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group’s transition to the playground.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2025.

Required Immunizations

“One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.”

Rule 746.613(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 12, 2025.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2025.

Required Admission Information-Child’s allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

“Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.”

Rule 746.605(15). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 12, 2025.

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 information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group’s transition to the playground.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2025.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“Two caregivers were observed with their personal iPads how while actively supervising children alone. One caregiver was observed during homework on her personal iPad while supervising children.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: May 15, 2025.

Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group

“The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.”

Rule 746.1109(a)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“During the investigation, it was determined that a 19-month-old in the toddler classroom found a vape pen and placed it to her lips while in care.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

“A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.”

Rule 745.621(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.”

Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 20, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

“Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.”

Rule 746.3301(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 17, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2024.

Policies for Release of Children

“During inspection an office worker did not follow the operation policy for release of children when aiding a unknown person to a classroom for pick up.”

Rule 746.4103(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgment when failing to properly conduct face to name checks during transition time.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2024. Correction verified: May 28, 2024.

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 information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for an extended period of time.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2024. Correction verified: May 28, 2024.