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.
- 25 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 6 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 13 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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.
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.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for.”
Aug 12, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Required Immunizations
“Of the 10 children’s records evaluated, 3 were behind with immunizations.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One caregiver has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.”
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver did not receive training in SIDS for the previous training year.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director has not completed a transportation safety training,”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of the 10 childeren’s records evaluated, 2 alcked the address of the emergency contact,”
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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.”
Jul 29, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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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.”
Apr 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Feb 25, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
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No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
“Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.”
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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.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.”
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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.”
Jul 16, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
May 14, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.”
Apr 16, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Feb 3, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.”
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Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
“The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.”
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Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 14, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Inspection | 7 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.
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 A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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).
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.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Brainy Bunch Learning Center Inc. | 13 |
| Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center | 34 |
| Brainy Kidz Academy | 21 |
| Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek This child care provider | 25 |
| Creating Little Scholars Academy | 20 |
| Chosen Generation | 10 |
| Growing Together Preschool and Daycare | 4 |
| Koala Kare Reynolds Elementary | 0 |
| Northwoods Presbyterian Church | 19 |
| Yorkshire Academy | 4 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church and School | 12 |
| Brooke’s Learning Corner | 4 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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