Silver Star Academy at Cypress Creek

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 1, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4331 BRIGHTWOOD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77068 1700
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 1, 2025
Operation number: 1808340
Licensed capacity: 168 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,887
Citations recorded	25
Record covers	February 3, 2025 – September 11, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	14
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 26, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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

The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 12, 20266 citations recorded6 of 591 standards cited at this visit

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 were behind with immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

The director has not completed a transportation safety training,

Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2026.

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

Three caregivers did not receive training in one or more of the following topics for the previous training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Of the 10 childeren's records evaluated, 2 alcked the address of the emergency contact,

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver did not receive training in SIDS for the previous training year.

Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 29, 20261 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High

Video footage from 7/29/26 was reviwed and an infant was left in a restrictive device for over an hour.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 17 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 29, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2026.

InspectionFebruary 25, 20265 citations recorded5 of 700 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use ZoneRisk level: High

Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2026.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium

Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 218 standards cited at this visit

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 14, 20252 citations recorded2 of 614 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.

Correction verified by the state on May 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 446 standards cited at this visit

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High

The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 3, 20257 citations recorded7 of 1,276 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2025.

746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated LocationRisk level: Medium High

The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2025.

746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - TransportationRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2025.

746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field TripsRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2025.

746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-InjectorsRisk level: High

Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written ApprovalRisk level: Medium High

There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.