Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.23
Shining Stars Learning Center
835 Sycamore St, Titusville, FL 32780
- License:
- C18BR0230
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 144
- License expiration:
- September 4, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,278/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $59.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Brevard County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Shining Stars Learning Center from March 29, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 11, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32780
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.11
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 19, 2024April 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- A staff who started in childcare 10/4/24 has not completed the 40 hours introductory course. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 5/11/26 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- A staff who started in childcare 10/10/25 has not started the introductory course. Technical assistance was given to the Director, and the facility has a due date of 5/11/26 to start the course.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [seven infants] children is required. A ratio of [one ] child care personnel for [seven infants] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This Licensing Specialist observed one staff with seven infants in the classroom. Technical assistance was given to the Director that at no time should the infants or ones be out of ratio. The Director along with this Licensing Specialist waited for ten minutes in the classroom until another staff came in to balance out the ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The vents in five of the classrooms are in need of thorough cleaning. The outside of the facility needs thorough cleaning as there is a lot of cobwebs on the wall, especially on the wall of the infant's room. The outside wall of the facility needs a good power washing/ painting. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply for reinspection.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to post the licensed capacity in each room. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply for reinspection.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Four staff who started in childcare more than a year ago have not completed the 40 hours Introductory Training. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply and email proof to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Two staff who have been in childcare for over a year did not complete the five hours early literacy and development course for childcare personnel, within 12 months of the date of them being employed in childcare. Technical assistance was given to the director and the facility has a due date of 1/20/25 to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you describe the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met in an infant classroom. This question helps parents understand the center's current supervision practices and how they ensure enough staff are present throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to track and ensure that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that training requirements have been a repeated topic in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff training progress and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Context
- A later inspection on May 21, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the cleaning schedule for the facility to ensure that all areas, including vents and outdoor spaces, remain well-maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2024 noted that certain areas of the facility, such as vents and exterior walls, required additional cleaning. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance and sanitation procedures.
Related violations
General question
Could you walk me through how you communicate daily routines and classroom information to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the provider.
General question
What is your approach to supporting new staff as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center mentors and supports its team helps parents understand the quality of care and stability provided to the children. This information provides insight into the center's commitment to professional development and staff retention.