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Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek

A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77068

4331 Brightwood Dr, Houston, Texas 77068. (281) 836-5084.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 25 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 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?

25 deficiencies cited in the last three years

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

13 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 11, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Aug 26, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Required Immunizations, at the inspection on Aug 12, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes, at the report to the state on Jul 29, 2026

3 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

25 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

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

Hover or focus a month to read it.

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.

Aug 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Aug 12, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
  • Required Immunizations

    “Of the 10 children’s records evaluated, 3 were behind with immunizations.”

    Rule 746.613(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    “One caregiver has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    “One caregiver did not receive training in SIDS for the previous training year.”

    Rule 746.1309(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 24, 2026.

  • Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    “The director has not completed a transportation safety training,”

    Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 13, 2026.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Of the 10 childeren’s records evaluated, 2 alcked the address of the emergency contact,”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Three caregivers did not receive training in one or more of the following topics for the previous training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2026.

Jul 29, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    “Video footage from 7/29/26 was reviwed and an infant was left in a restrictive device for over an hour.”

    Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 12, 2026.

Apr 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    “A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.”

    Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: May 19, 2026.

Feb 25, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
  • No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone

    “Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.”

    Rule 746.4601(8). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 23, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 29, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2026.

  • Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    “Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.”

    Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 23, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 29, 2026.

  • Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    “The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.”

    Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 25, 2026.

  • Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    “Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.”

    Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 25, 2026.

Jul 16, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Policies Comply with Rules

    The inspectors’ words, 112 words

    “The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.”

    Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 17, 2025.

May 14, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    “Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.”

    Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: May 31, 2025.

  • Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    “Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.”

    Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 14, 2025.

Apr 16, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    “The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.”

    Rule 746.3505(e). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2025.

Feb 3, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
  • Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

    “Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(29). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2025.

  • Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval

    “There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.”

    Rule 746.4217(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2025.

  • Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

    “The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.”

    Rule 746.5207(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.

  • Written Operational Policies - Transportation

    “The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(14). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.

  • Written Operational Policies - Field Trips

    “The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(16). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.

  • Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    “There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(30). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.

All 17 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 24, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 12, 2026Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 29, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 15, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
May 19, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 29, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 14, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection7 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 1, 2025.
  • Its permit has conditions.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 168 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.
  • 4 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?

  • Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
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 25.
Source:

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

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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