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Westpark Star Kids Academy

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77063 · Texas operation #1797763

Record summary

1 high-risk · 8 total

1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 assessments); last inspection Feb 26, 2026.

1 of 8 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
3969 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063
Phone
(832) 400-2250
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Sat, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Feb 5, 2025
Director
Ibronke Bakare
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Sep 8, 2026: Assessment

1 citation.

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026.

Feb 26, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: Fence post near building is broken. and fencing on other wall has pieces sticking out. Also weeds in corners of outdoor area.

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026.

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: One child was missing emergency contact address information

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026.

Aug 19, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 31, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: 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 Feb 3, 2025, verified by the state Feb 3, 2025.

Jan 9, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk The center must be properly heated, lighted and ventilated.

State rule 746.3407(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, classrooms were cold and the thermostat read 62 degrees in one room and 57 degrees in another room.

Corrected Jan 13, 2025, verified by the state Jan 16, 2025.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: 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 while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: 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 Jan 16, 2025, verified by the state Jan 31, 2025.

Dec 6, 2024: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have information available showing all of the children's ages in the classroom during the inspection.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Jan 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 9 citations. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Westpark Star Kids Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1797763.

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