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Little Stars Learning Center

5608 Starlight Dr, Haltom City, TX 76117 · Tarrant County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Little Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Haltom City, TX, licensed for up to 116 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Haltom City and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 6 centers in Haltom City
4High risk
6Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Sleep safety1
Transportation1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
A caregiver was providing unsupervised care for children during nap time and did not have CPR or First Aid Certification.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 18, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
During inspection, two chidlren were sleeping in cribs without sheets on the matresses.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2026
HighAug 18, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
During inspection, the fire extinguisher was not secured in the van.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2026
Medium HighAug 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
During inspection, 4 caregivers still needed to obtain hands on CPR training.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
HighJul 21, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Children went into restroom without visual supervision being present.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 19, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver was not providing visual awareness of the child leaving the classroom causing the child to run out the front door of the operation.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
HighJun 5, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined that a caregiver did not practice good judgement in their interaction with children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
MediumMay 28, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Children files were not maintained due to recent and transferred enrollments.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighMar 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Classrooms were missing emergency evaucation and relocation diagram.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The wooden play structure has nails sticking up, damaged wood, and peeling paint.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A step outside of the school age building has an exposed nail and broken wood.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity116 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:15 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 5, 2025
DirectorLindsay Stephens
Phone8173816484
State operation #1827463

Common questions

Does Little Stars Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Stars Learning Center’s hours?

6:15 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Stars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Little Stars Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 18, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Stars Learning Center compare with other daycares in Haltom City?

It is #5 of 6 centers in Haltom City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Stars Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 25, 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 1827463 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.