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Shining Stars Academy

Houston, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

4 state inspections, last 2 years
20 deficiencies on the state’s summary
10 high or medium-high risk
November 4, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued March 21, 2022
Capacity
148 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
Yes
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1727517

Where

7711 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 2
  • Medium-high 8
  • Medium 7
  • Medium-low 3
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
March 2, 2026Medium High746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
State’s note: “During today's inspection I observed foam pads underneath mattresses in the infant room. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the director removed the foam pads.”
At the inspection
March 2, 2026Medium High746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.”
March 16, 2026
March 2, 2026Medium746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
State’s note: “Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.”
March 2, 2026
March 6, 2025Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.”
March 31, 2025
March 6, 2025High746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
State’s note: “The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.”
March 10, 2025
March 6, 2025Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.”
March 14, 2025
March 14, 2024Medium746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
State’s note: “Documentation showing the monthly testing of the smoke and carbon monoxide detector was missing dates and was left blank. Note: The director documented the testing dates for each detector during the inspection.”
At the inspection
March 14, 2024Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.”
March 21, 2024
March 14, 2024Medium Low746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
State’s note: “1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain the required documentation in the following topics: - Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials - Emergency Preparedness”
March 21, 2024
March 14, 2024Medium Low746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
State’s note: “The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.”
March 28, 2024
March 28, 2023Medium High746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
State’s note: “The mulch in the outdoor play area was measured and does not contain the required 9 inches of mulch. An addition 2 inches is required.”
April 10, 2023
March 28, 2023Medium746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
State’s note: “The fire drill for February 2023 was not documented. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill that was done.”
At the inspection
March 28, 2023Medium High746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
State’s note: “A toddler was observed sleeping in a high chair during the inspection. Note: Note the provider removed the child during the inspection and put them on a nap mat.”
At the inspection
March 28, 2023Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.”
April 10, 2023
March 28, 2023Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “One infant did not have an updated feeding sheet. It was last updated on February 13, 2023. Note: The parent signed the feeding sheet during the inspection.”
At the inspection
March 28, 2023Medium745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
State’s note: “The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.”
April 10, 2023
September 23, 2022High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.”
October 7, 2022
September 23, 2022Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.”
At the inspection
September 23, 2022Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.”
October 7, 2022
March 1, 2022Medium Low746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
State’s note: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
March 4, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Shining Stars Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 4 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on November 4, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Shining Stars Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 20: 2 high-risk, 8 medium-high-risk, 7 medium-risk, 3 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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