Star Christian Academy

1014 W HOUSTON ST, Tyler, TX 75702 · Smith County

12cited violations

1serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 49
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Stella Jones
Phone: (903) 245-1449
Regulated since: Dec 30, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1471412 · number 1792596
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 1
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	12	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The first aid and CPR was not renewed by the required date.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
- Other
  The caregiver had a video playing for the children ages 19m and younger. This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-03.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not been providing parents with daily sheets for the infants.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not obtained a sanitation inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
- Safety & premises
  A follow up was conducted on this day. There was debris found on the playground next to the storage building and this standard was re-cited.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  The operational policy is missing the following: Parental notifications, Discipline and guidance, Suspension and expulsion of children, Safe sleep policy, Meals and food service practices, Immunization requirements for children, Hearing and vision screening requirements, Enrollment procedures, Transportation, Water activities, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, Procedures for insect repellant and sunscreen, Procedures for reviewing policies and procedures of the child-care center, Procedures for reviewing Licensing inspection report, Provide a place to breastfeed, Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect, Health checks, Vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, Unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors, Supporting inclusive services, Child-care center visitation, and Gang-free zone
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
- Safety & premises
  The water hose is laying out in the outdoor area where children will play and is a tripping hazard. Broken windows, broken gate pieces, and debris is out in the play area. The shed that contained construction material had a broken and unlocked door. There are 2 BBQ pits in the play area. An electrical outlet box and wires are in the middle of the play area.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The green room has walls with peeling paint, and the door frame has holes. Room 2nd -3rd grade needed items: The wall behind the door has a hole. Room K-1st grade: The wall is cracked above the window. Sanctuary: Walls has peeling paint. Women's restroom: Walls have peeling paint, and cracks. Men's restroom: Walls have peeling paint, and cracks.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
- Food & allergies
  The first aid kit is missing the thermometer.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Safety & premises
  The local Licensing office telephone number is missing from the emergency numbers contact informaiton posting document.
  
  HHSC 746.405(4) — Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Other
  The chain linked fence has sections of the fence removed, which prevents it from being fully enclosed.
  
  HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
- Safety & premises
  Emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams were not posted in each room that will be used by children.
  
  HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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 Star Christian Academy, 1014 W HOUSTON ST, Tyler, TX 75702-7911 (operation ID 1471412, operation number 1792596), 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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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.