North Star Academy
551 RAYZOR RD, Lantana, TX 76226 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 305
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amy Lee
- Phone
- (940) 725-4114
- Regulated since
- Apr 22, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1387777 · number 1727938
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other Serious
It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other Serious
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven staff are missing the handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training for the last full year. One staff is missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training for the last full year.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Illness & medication
One child's EpiPen expired and the other medication listed on the Food Allergy Action plan was not available. One child's medication was expired.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that an infant was given the incorrect bottle due to the bottles not being properly labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers were observed with their personal iPads how while actively supervising children alone. One caregiver was observed during homework on her personal iPad while supervising children.
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 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
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Other
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.
HHSC 746.1109(a)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Safety & premises
During the investigation, it was determined that a 19-month-old in the toddler classroom found a vape pen and placed it to her lips while in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Safety & premises
Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection an office worker did not follow the operation policy for release of children when aiding a unknown person to a classroom for pick up.
HHSC 746.4103(a) — Policies for Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-28. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Other Serious
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgment when failing to properly conduct face to name checks during transition time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for an extended period of time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Other Serious
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a school age child was able to grab pepper spray that was attached to a caregiver's key chain.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Other Serious
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-04-05.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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