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Kenmont School at Starbase

48804 Tx 4, Starbase, TX 78521 · Cameron County

Kenmont School at Starbase is a licensed child care center in Starbase, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (1 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #91 of 183 centers in Cameron County and better than 68% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 68%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #91 of 183 centers in Cameron County
1High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
4 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Training & qualifications1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighNov 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/29/2023.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2024
MediumApr 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
3 children files were evaluated and not maintained. Missing information hospital information, swimming information, transportation, field trips (if applicable), special needs, and date of enrollment).
Correction verified May 13, 2024
Medium HighApr 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
2 staff files were evaluated and staff did not have a copy of the high school diploma or GED at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 13, 2024
HighJan 25, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
Transportation vehicle does not have an electronical child safety alarm installed at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler
Hours08:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 20, 2024
DirectorMarlene Fuentes
Phone9564200891
State operation #1791086

Common questions

Does Kenmont School at Starbase take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants and toddlers.

What are Kenmont School at Starbase’s hours?

8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kenmont School at Starbase accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kenmont School at Starbase cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kenmont School at Starbase for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes Starbase, is $41.00 a day for infants and $39.80 a day for toddlers (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kenmont School at Starbase had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 25, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kenmont School at Starbase compare with other daycares in Cameron County?

It is tied for #91 of 183 centers in Cameron County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 68% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kenmont School at Starbase last inspected?

May 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1791086 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.