Young Stars
207 S HOUSTON ST, Dallas, TX 75202 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tamesha Woodson
- Phone
- (214) 748-1894
- Regulated since
- Oct 22, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1113547 · number 1516860
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The reviewed staff files did not contain Form 2912.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four of ten Staff files reviewed did not complete First aid/ CPR training that included hands-on skill-based training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Safety & premises
It was determined during the inspection that infants are not being taken outside on a daily basis as required.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Safety & premises
Emergency numbers were not posted in a prominent place. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.401(8) — Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-29.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 of 8 staff files did not include orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Staff background & training
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Nails and sharp corners were observed on the wooded barriers separating the sidewalk from the playground area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current consumer product safety commission form on file. This task was completed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-24.
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Safety & premises
The playground did not have sufficient loose-fill surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current records of smoke detector and carbon monoxide system checks.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 8 staff files reviewed did not include a photo ID.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was confirmed to have told a child "That's what you get" after the child was hit by another child in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Other
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
8 of 8 staff files reviewed did not inlcude proof of orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The "Keeping Children Safe" notice was not posted at the operation. The deficiency was corrected as the notice was printed and posted on the wall for parents to see.
HHSC 746.401(3) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The "Notice to Parent" letter was not posted at the operation. The deficiency was corrected as the notice was printed and posted on the wall for parents to see.
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-04.
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Illness & medication
2 of 8 student files reviewed did not include current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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