Golden Star Learning Academy
12010 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77066 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Starlotte Johnson
- Phone
- (281) 893-0101
- Regulated since
- May 18, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1350938 · number 1704947
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 20 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (6), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 12 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver did not know a child's age in the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Other
I observed a room with missing electrical outlets not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director covered them with outlet covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-08.
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Safety & premises
I observed a room with hanging cords from a fan that was mounted and a portable AC that was in reach of children in the class and could cause a hazardous environment.
HHSC 746.3701(2) — Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Other
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outside area had hanging tree branches on the pathway to the playground and the the wooden gate was broken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed using their personnel electronic devices while supervising children during nap time. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked the required special needs information.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, all lacked signed documentation from the parents that showing they have received a copy of their rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Other
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Of the 8 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were not being properly supervised. 1. A caregiver responsible for supervising children had to leave the classroom to open the front door. 2. A 5 yr old child was left alone in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
There was not an additional caregiver present during nap time. The two caregivers that were present were supervising children during nap time.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, five did not complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Staff background & training
Staff do not have current CPR training. All staff completed CPR training on-line. CPR training can't be completed on-line, it must be an in-person training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Staff background & training
Four staff did not complete the 24 clock hours of annual training as required for their respective training year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Staff background & training
The director did not complete 30 clock hours of annual training for the June 2020-June 2021 training year.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Staff background & training
The director and van driver are not current with their transportation safety training. This course must be completed annually.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Promotion of outdoor and physical activity 2. Staff vaccination policy
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Safety & premises
Children are not going outside twice a day weather permitting. Infants are required to go outside at least once a day as well.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver is placing toddler age children in time out for 5 minutes. Time out is limited to one minute of the child's age.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies such as cans of Lysol and containers of disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-27.
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Other
A list of current employees is not posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Records & paperwork
Of the eight children's records evaluated,, three lacked the admission date. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-27.
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Safety & premises
Of the eight children's records evaluated, four lacked the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-27.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the phone number for a person that can pick up the child. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
Of the six personnel records evalauted, all lacked a hire date.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Records & paperwork
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Of the six personnel records evaluated, all lacked documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received,
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 2, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-05. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the follow up inspection, there is still broken fences, and active ant beds.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiiver in the pre-k room did not know the ages of the children he was caring for and did not have a list of children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver in the pre-k classroom was not present in the room while the children were taking a nap.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three infants were observed sleeping a crib with blankets covering them.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. The infants did not have a sleep exemption form. This was corrected when the infants were removed from the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-29.
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Other
Both classrooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. I had to adjust my eyes as I walked through the room and could not see the children laying down. This was corrected when the lights were turned on.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-29.
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Other
The front area where the children are playing does not have a 4 feet gate surrounding it and is near a main street.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The alley that leads to the outdoor play area is not safe and there are many hazards that are exposed to the children. The alley is a long distance from the actual operation to the playground.
HHSC 746.4311 — Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area is inhabitable. The grass is tall, there is trap filled with water, broken fences, and play equipment that is broken and rusted.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/2020 and has expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation showing the smoke detector had been tested,
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Other
There is no documentation showing the carbon monoxide detector had been tested.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-29.
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Other Serious
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