Westpark Star Kids Academy

3969 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77063 · Harris County

17cited violations

11serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 52
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 05:30 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Ibronke Bakare
Phone: (832) 400-2250
Regulated since: Feb 5, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1479546 · number 1797763
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 5
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 1
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	3	3	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2)
2025	4	2	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	10	6	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 8, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation currently has an inactive franchise tax account.
  
  HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fence post near building is broken. and fencing on other wall has pieces sticking out. Also weeds in corners of outdoor area.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child was missing emergency contact address information
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 31, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  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
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  During the inspection, classrooms were cold and the thermostat read 62 degrees in one room and 57 degrees in another room.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-09.
- Staff background & training
  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
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A caregiver did not have information available showing all of the children's ages 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 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation reduced ratios for naptime when there were less than 13 children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
- Records & paperwork
  Documentation showing the director's attendance was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Observed long nails and pieces of glass in the outdoor play area during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the nails and glass during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies did not include the following information: Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements Each setting in which physical activity program takes place The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk prohibiting outdoor play A plan to ensure physical activity still occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibt outdoor play Procedures for parents to view the centers most recent licensing inspection report and how the parents can access minimum standards online Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees Parents may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the center program activies, builidng, premises and equipment without having to secure prior approval
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
- Other
  Activitly plans were not posted in two classrooms during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Documentation showing 3 cribs meet the applicable federal rules was not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Observed dead and alive roaches in the facility during the inspection. Dead insects have not been properly disposed of.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
- Illness & medication
  1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain an immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Documentation of the initial fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Westpark Star Kids Academy, 3969 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77063-5135 (operation ID 1479546, operation number 1797763), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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