Texas records · DENTON County · LANTANA

North Star Academy

Licensed Center in LANTANA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 22, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 551 RAYZOR RD, LANTANA, TX 76226 6655
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 22, 2022
Operation number: 1727938
Licensed capacity: 305 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	33
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	16
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,311
Citations recorded	28
Record covers	December 15, 2021 – August 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	13
Medium High	12
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 173 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 30, 20264 citations recorded4 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High

It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 26, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.

Correction verified by the state on August 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 23, 20262 citations recorded2 of 617 standards cited at this visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2026.

InspectionDecember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 18, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 27, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 12, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 30, 20253 citations recorded3 of 774 standards cited at this visit

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2025.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2025.

InspectionJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 25, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 24, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of GroupRisk level: Medium

The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025.

ReportMarch 21, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 623 standards cited at this visit

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High

Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 28, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

During the follow-up inspection, two caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were caring for.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 29, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 642 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 4, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 609 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 19, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 13, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 10, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Three infants were observed to be asleep in a restrictive device.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 559 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 27, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food AllergiesRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have the required posting up for a child with a medically diagnosed food allergy.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High

Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that a caregiver gave a child food that was listed on their food allergy plan.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2022.

InspectionJanuary 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 527 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 15, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 106 standards cited at this visit

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