Westpark Star Kids Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1797763
Westpark Star Kids Academy holds a Full Permit issued February 5, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 16 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 5, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
52 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3969 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063-5135
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 8 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | 6 |
Deficiency records
February 26, 2026 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fence post near building is broken. and fencing on other wall has pieces sticking out. Also weeds in corners of outdoor area.
Corrected: March 12, 2026
February 26, 2026 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child was missing emergency contact address information
Corrected: March 12, 2026
January 31, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: February 3, 2025
January 9, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, classrooms were cold and the thermostat read 62 degrees in one room and 57 degrees in another room.
Corrected: January 13, 2025
January 9, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: January 16, 2025
December 6, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not have information available showing all of the children's ages in the classroom during the inspection.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing the director's attendance was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
Corrected: November 14, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1613(a) - 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
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation reduced ratios for naptime when there were less than 13 children in care.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
October 3, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 3, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an immunization record.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: July 3, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing 3 cribs meet the applicable federal rules was not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: June 28, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of the initial fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed dead and alive roaches in the facility during the inspection. Dead insects have not been properly disposed of.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
June 25, 2024 Standard § 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activitly plans were not posted in two classrooms during the inspection.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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