Star Academy
706 RIDGEWOOD DR, Port Neches, TX 77651 · Jefferson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 178
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Erin Guidroz
- Phone
- (409) 729-7827
- Regulated since
- Dec 27, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1045331 · number 1461868
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There are 6 mattresses with fitted sheets that had the foam filling exposed. Operation will replace mattresses.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(3) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2025-12-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The fire extinguisher in the operation's vehicle was not mounted properly in the passenger compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 1, 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
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver used a cell phone while supervising children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Other
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trash can in the 3 year old restroom does not have a lid and contained a soiled diaper that was not sealed in a bag.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.