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Shining Stars Academy

7711 BEECHNUT ST, Houston, TX 77074-3101

Operation number:
1727517
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
148
License effective:
March 21, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
7139954411
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for Shining Stars Academy from September 17, 2021 through March 2, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 2, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77074

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.1
Local median
1.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
56%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
3.4

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3405
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
March 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
Official code
746.1329(b)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Official code
746.623(1)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Official code
745.651(2)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2505(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A van used to transport children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers were observed to be present and did not have notification of eligiblity from the background check unit NOTE: Corrected at an inspection. Both background checks were submitted during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641