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Westpark Star Kids Academy

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77063

3969 S Gessner Rd, Houston, Texas 77063. (832) 400-2250.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

17 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.

7 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 8, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Rated High by Texas: Franchise Tax Delinquent, at the assessment on Sep 8, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Policies Comply with Rules, at the inspection on Jun 25, 2024

Rated High by Texas: Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules, at the inspection on Jun 25, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

17 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 8, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

  • Franchise Tax Delinquent

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

    Rule 745.247. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2026.

Feb 26, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2026.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “One child was missing emergency contact address information”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2026.

Jan 31, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

  • 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”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 3, 2025.

Jan 9, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3407(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 16, 2025.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3701(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 9, 2025.

  • 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”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 16, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 31, 2025.

Dec 6, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 9, 2025.

Nov 7, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.1613(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 7, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

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

    Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2024.

Oct 3, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2024.

Jun 25, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Policies Comply with Rules

    The inspectors’ words, 115 words

    “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”

    Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 28, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 12, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 17, 2024.

  • 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.”

    Rule 746.801(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2024.

  • Posting of Activity Plan

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

    Rule 746.2209. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 12, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

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

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2024.

All 9 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 8, 2026Assessment1 deficiency cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jan 31, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 5, 2025.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 52 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: ELD).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 17.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 2,139 in Harris County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Kids Learning Academy17
St Francis Children’s Center8
Reneatris Washington9
Garden Montessori School24
Panda Bear Academy55
Westpark Star Kids Academy This child care provider17
Maria T. Alvarez2
Raising Little Stars Academy4
Kindercity18
YMCA Briarmeadow Afterschool Program9
Kids R Us Academy40
Blossom Heights Child Development Center2

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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