The Vardell Report.Golden Star Learning Academy

Across 18 licensing visits from November 2021 to July 2026, HHSC cited 42 deficiencies at Golden Star Learning Academy; 42 have a recorded correction.

Visits

18

2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

42

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

42

Of 42 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

2

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

1. Jul 22026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134047

2. Jul 12026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905232434

3. Jun 252026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134046

4. Jun 222026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905232433

5. Jun 182026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134045

6. Jun 82026

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.1205(a)(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 8, 2026
   • 746.3701(2)Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections CoveredMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 11, 2026
   • 746.3701(1)Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 8, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134044

7. Sep 52025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134043

8. Jun 92025

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 30, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134042

9. Jun 262024

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Aug 7, 2024
   • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 26, 2024
   • HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsHRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsMedium riskCorrected Jul 3, 2024
   • 746.605(13)Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 3, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134041

10. Jun 282023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.613(a)Required ImmunizationsHigh riskCorrected Jul 12, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134040

11. Jan 272023

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 30, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253631

12. Oct 182022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134039

13. Jun 302022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134038

14. Jun 152022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jun 15, 2022
    • 746.1613(a)(4)Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 15, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134037

15. May 272022

    Inspection

    17 deficiencies

    • 746.901(6)(A)Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected May 27, 2022
    • 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.401(9)Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium-low riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Jul 27, 2022
    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.605(3)Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionMedium-low riskCorrected May 27, 2022
    • 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Jul 27, 2022
    • 746.605(7)Required Admission Information - Release InformationHigh riskCorrected May 27, 2022
    • 746.1301(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.2206(1)Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play OpportunitiesMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.901(1)Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentMedium-low riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.1301(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022
    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected May 27, 2022
    • 746.901(2)Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium riskCorrected Jul 18, 2022
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected May 31, 2022
    • 746.2803(4)(D)Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised SeparationMedium riskCorrected Jun 27, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134036

16. Mar 22022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 5, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253630

17. Dec 92021

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 20, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134035

18. Nov 292021

    Inspection

    11 deficiencies

    • 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
    • 746.5319Smoke Detectors TestingHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.4311Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of planMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
    • 746.1203(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.2911Adequate Lighting During NaptimeMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021
    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
    • 746.5537(a)(2)Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 29, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905134034

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(4) in November 2021 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   212122222222222323242525262626262626746.1203(4) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Report Number of Employees, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.303(b) in March 2022 and January 2023. The agency describes it this way: Report Number of Employees. None rose above medium-low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   212122222222222323242525262626262626746.303(b) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.4751(c), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4751(c) in November 2021 and December 2021. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   212122222222222323242525262626262626746.4751(c) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.5101(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5101(a) in November 2021 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   212122222222222323242525262626262626746.5101(a) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 746.1203(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.303(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Report Number of Employees: cited in two visits, none above medium-low risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.4751(c) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4751(c): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.5101(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.5101(a): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

5. 05

   What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

   Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

6. 06

   Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

   HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

• Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1704947

  Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134034

  Visit Nov 29, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134035

  Visit Dec 9, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905253630

  Visit Mar 2, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134036

  Visit May 27, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134037

  Visit Jun 15, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134038

  Visit Jun 30, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134039

  Visit Oct 18, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905253631

  Visit Jan 27, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134040

  Visit Jun 28, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134041

  Visit Jun 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134042

  Visit Jun 9, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134043

  Visit Sep 5, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134044

  Visit Jun 8, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134045

  Visit Jun 18, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905232433

  Visit Jun 22, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134046

  Visit Jun 25, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905232434

  Visit Jul 1, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905134047

  Visit Jul 2, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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