All Star Day Care & Preschool
103 LAVACA, Vanderbilt, TX 77991 · Jackson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michelle Smith
- Phone
- (361) 284-3520
- Regulated since
- Aug 10, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1249676 · number 1629548
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other
Two classrooms lacked a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Safety & premises
The playground fence had exposed screws where the wooden fencing is separating.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other
Two classrooms lacked a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Safety & premises
The playground fence had exposed screws where the wooden fencing is separating.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers lacked the required 24 hours of training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked 18 clock hours of training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Two out of eight children's files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of eight children's records evaluated lacked emergency information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of eight children's records evaluated lacked health statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Records & paperwork
Five out of five employee files lacked a pre employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers lacked the required 24 hours of training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked 18 clock hours of training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Two out of eight children's files evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of eight children's records evaluated lacked emergency information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of eight children's records evaluated lacked health statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Records & paperwork
Five out of five employee files lacked a pre employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list was last validated 6/12/23.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver lacked 15 clock hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(5)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if the weather is appropriate for outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Illness & medication
Two out of four children's records evaluated lacked an updated shot record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-23. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list was last validated 6/12/23.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver lacked 15 clock hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(5)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if the weather is appropriate for outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Illness & medication
Two out of four children's records evaluated lacked an updated shot record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-23. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of seven personnel records evaluated lacked pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-05-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/09/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Staff background & training
One out of seven personnel records evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving orientation to the operation.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
One out of seven personnel records evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-05-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of seven personnel records evaluated lacked pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-05-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/09/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Staff background & training
One out of seven personnel records evaluated lacked acknowledgment of receiving orientation to the operation.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
One out of seven personnel records evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-01. Correction verified 2022-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This person was counted in child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-25. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
The employee list has not been validated since 1/7/2021.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two school age children were observed alone in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
A two month old was observed in a classroom with a twenty one month old. There is more than an eighteen month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Safety & premises
The fence on the school age playground was missing one fence picket, posing a risk.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This person was counted in child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-25. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
The employee list has not been validated since 1/7/2021.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two school age children were observed alone in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
A two month old was observed in a classroom with a twenty one month old. There is more than an eighteen month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Safety & premises
The fence on the school age playground was missing one fence picket, posing a risk.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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