Morning Star Academy

1510 W FM 898, Bonham, TX 75418Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 13, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Morning Star Academy
License number
1521952
Location
1510 W FM 898, Bonham, TX 75418
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 34.8/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected February 13, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor34.8 / 100
Health70/100
Safety25/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

33

Total Violations

Feb 13, 2026

Last Inspection

238

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (33)

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 13, 2026

Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection. These are kept on file electronically and the computer was down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 13, 2026

Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection. These are kept on file electronically and the computer was down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Feb 13, 2026

The operational policies were evaluated. The policies lacked the Parents Rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 13, 2026

A sampling of children records were evaluated. Three children records lacked emergency care transportation. Two children's records lacked documetation of field trip permission. Two children records lacked emergency care authorization. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the directors at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Feb 13, 2026

Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not available for review at inspection. These are kept on file electronically and the computer was down.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Feb 13, 2026

The operational policies were evaluated. The policies lacked the Parents Rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 13, 2026

A sampling of children records were evaluated. Three children records lacked emergency care transportation. Two children's records lacked documetation of field trip permission. Two children records lacked emergency care authorization. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the directors at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Feb 13, 2026

The operational policies were evaluated. The policies lacked the Parents Rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 13, 2026

A sampling of children records were evaluated. Three children records lacked emergency care transportation. Two children's records lacked documetation of field trip permission. Two children records lacked emergency care authorization. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the directors at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregivers personnel record lacked proof the caregiver meets the education qualification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The director did not ensure that the operation was in compliance with MSR when she placed an employee in a classroom without confirming documentation of qualifications, and when she failed to ensure that all caregivers were complying with discipline standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 31, 2021

One caregiver did not have documentation of pre-service training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver has handled children in a rough manner and that a second caregiver grabbed a child roughly and placed her facing the wall. Both caregivers are no longer employed by the operation--one having been terminated and the other resigned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregivers personnel record lacked proof the caregiver meets the education qualification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregivers personnel record lacked proof the caregiver meets the education qualification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The director did not ensure that the operation was in compliance with MSR when she placed an employee in a classroom without confirming documentation of qualifications, and when she failed to ensure that all caregivers were complying with discipline standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 31, 2021

One caregiver did not have documentation of pre-service training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver has handled children in a rough manner and that a second caregiver grabbed a child roughly and placed her facing the wall. Both caregivers are no longer employed by the operation--one having been terminated and the other resigned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregivers personnel record lacked proof the caregiver meets the education qualification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 31, 2021

One caregiver did not have documentation of pre-service training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver has handled children in a rough manner and that a second caregiver grabbed a child roughly and placed her facing the wall. Both caregivers are no longer employed by the operation--one having been terminated and the other resigned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The director did not ensure that the operation was in compliance with MSR when she placed an employee in a classroom without confirming documentation of qualifications, and when she failed to ensure that all caregivers were complying with discipline standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)Aug 31, 2021

One caregiver did not have documentation of pre-service training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver has handled children in a rough manner and that a second caregiver grabbed a child roughly and placed her facing the wall. Both caregivers are no longer employed by the operation--one having been terminated and the other resigned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Aug 31, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The director did not ensure that the operation was in compliance with MSR when she placed an employee in a classroom without confirming documentation of qualifications, and when she failed to ensure that all caregivers were complying with discipline standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 31, 2021

The last fire inspection was observed conducted 8/27/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 31, 2021

The last fire inspection was observed conducted 8/27/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 31, 2021

The last fire inspection was observed conducted 8/27/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 31, 2021

The last fire inspection was observed conducted 8/27/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-21

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Jun 7, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours of the incident occurring or being notified the child obtained medical attention. The incident occurred on a Friday and the operation self-reported the following Monday.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Jun 7, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours of the incident occurring or being notified the child obtained medical attention. The incident occurred on a Friday and the operation self-reported the following Monday.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Jun 7, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours of the incident occurring or being notified the child obtained medical attention. The incident occurred on a Friday and the operation self-reported the following Monday.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Jun 7, 2021

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours of the incident occurring or being notified the child obtained medical attention. The incident occurred on a Friday and the operation self-reported the following Monday.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morning Star Academy's safety grade?

Morning Star Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 34.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Morning Star Academy have?

Morning Star Academy has 33 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 13 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Morning Star Academy last inspected?

Morning Star Academy was last inspected on February 13, 2026.

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