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North Star Academy

Child care center · 551 RAYZOR RD, Lantana, TX 76226-6655 · License 1727938

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 305. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.4103(a) - 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.
4 746.605(15) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
3 746.3809 - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
3 746.1109(a)(1) - 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.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - 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.
5 745.621(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3301(b) - 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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
3 746.1109(a)(1) - 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.
3 746.3809 - 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.
4 746.3301(b) - 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.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
5 746.1201(1) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
5 745.621(a)(2) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.605(15) - 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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.4103(a) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
4 746.3301(b) - 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.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
5 746.1201(1) - 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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
4 746.4103(a) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
3 746.3809 - 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.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
5 745.621(a)(2) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.605(15) - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - 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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
3 746.1109(a)(1) - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
3 746.1109(a)(1) - 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.
4 746.605(15) - 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.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - 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.
4 746.2419(6) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.4103(a) - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
3 746.3809 - 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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
5 745.621(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
4 746.3301(b) - 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.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.1309(e) - 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.
4 746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.3301(b) - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.605(15) - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - 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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (120)

120 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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