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Shining Stars Daycare Center

1612 SIMMONS AVE, Jourdanton, TX 78026-2752

Operation number:
908377
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Atascosa
Capacity:
114
License effective:
March 16, 2009
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8307693763
Email:
carriehoerig@yahoo.com

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 32 available inspections for Shining Stars Daycare Center from October 11, 2021 through August 11, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 39 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Five later inspections, from May 13, 2026 through August 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
39

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
33

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 18 local median in Atascosa County

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.22
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.64

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: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children records evaluated were lacking up to date immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a medical professional.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two employees did not have training in pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised access to children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have training in pediatric CPR prior to being unsupervised with children in the classroom. They were the only caregiver present in their respective buildings.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of eight employee records evaluated were lacking one hour of training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver left a child unsupervised when they exited the playground with the rest of the class and left a child behind for a few seconds. The gate to the playground was latched closed. There were no other caregivers present on the playground with the child.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
In two separate incidents, two different caregivers threatened corporal punishment to redirect children.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Children were redirected inappropriately by two different caregivers during at least two separate incidents. A child was also left alone on the playground for a few seconds before another caregiver stepped in. The operation did not notify the parents of any of these incidents yet felt strongly enough to reprimand or address the issues with the caregivers. This demonstrates a pattern for a lack of good judgement.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three out of five classrooms had a screen with a moving image during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the screens were turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgement when they showed a video of an upset child in care to an individual not associated with the daycare on their personal device.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed their hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
4 outlets in the pre-k room were not covered. This was corrected at inspection when outlet safety covers were placed over the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was a floor tile that was broken and lifting up in an infant room. An infant had a piece of tile in their mouth.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
School-age children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the children washed their hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing area was not sanitized in between diaper changes. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the diaper changing area was then sanitized.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director allowed a child to be put in time out in the kitchen, knowing it violated minimum standards.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A dog was brought into the center and they allowed the children around this dog without notifying the parents in writing.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Official code
746.3901(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 4 year old child was seperated from the group for time out for approximately 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 4 year old child was asked during time out to stand still on a tape on the floor for about 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver had a 4 year old child in the kitchen while they were cooking during time out. The kitchen contains chemicals, sharp objects and other items that must be kept out of reach of children.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached to it. The caregiver corrected the deficiency by removing the pacifier with the stuffed animal.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The two year old caregiver was observed yelling at the children.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of five infants had a bottle proped with a blanket.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One out of five infants was observed falling asleep while drinking a bottle in the crib.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The two year old caregiver was observed watching a video on a laptop while using headphones during naptime.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One 8 month old was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Multiple infants were observed to be sleeping in the cribs with blankets covering them.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Recited: Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while sleeping without the sleep exemption form.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Lighting was inadequate in the three year old classroom during naptime.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play scape lacked four inches of the required six inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One infant was sleeping in a crib with yarn tied around the child's neck holding a pacifier.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One eight month old infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and not washing her hands afterwards.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(6) - Employee Handwashing After Personal Toileting
Official code
746.3415(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers lacked a current servicing.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year CI: This was corrected at inspection when a current form was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)