Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.28
Shining Stars Preschool Inc
3215 Avenue Q, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
- License:
- C19SL0238
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:15AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 99
- License expiration:
- March 27, 2027
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,382 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,382/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $63.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Lucie 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Shining Stars Preschool Inc from February 15, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 14, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of November 14, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from October 20, 2025 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34947
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Kitchen fire extinguisher tag not updated for 2025. Tag is showing August 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring that all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection show that a fire extinguisher was not serviced or retagged by the required date. This question helps confirm that the center now has a reliable system in place to track maintenance deadlines.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 29, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about your emergency preparedness plans and procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center prepares for emergencies helps parents feel confident about the safety measures in place for children. This provides insight into how the facility keeps families informed about their routine safety practices.
General question
What training do staff members receive regarding the use of safety equipment and emergency response protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is a key component of maintaining a secure environment. Asking this helps parents understand the level of preparedness the team maintains for daily operations.
General question
How often are internal safety checks conducted throughout the facility to ensure everything is in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility assessments are important for maintaining a well-kept space for children. This question helps parents learn about the center's proactive approach to monitoring their physical environment.
General question
What is your process for tracking and documenting routine maintenance tasks for the building and equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent record-keeping for maintenance tasks supports the ongoing functionality of the center. This helps parents understand how the administration manages their operational responsibilities.