Licensed center · Austin, TX
Shining Stars Montessori LLC
- Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 238
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Toddlers to school age
- Capacity
- 238 children
- Meals
- Snacks provided
- Nearby
- 6 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 238 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
10500 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717 · Williamson County · 16 licensed daycares in 78717
Capacity rank 5 of 16 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1689770
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Jun 25, 2026. 11 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
May 16, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3501(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was not thoroughly cleaned during a diaper change, resulting in a diaper rash.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026
- 746.3501(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan present at the operation.
Corrected Dec 19, 2025
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children were missing parent signatures on their food allergy plans. One child was missing a doctor's signature on their food allergy plan.
Corrected Dec 19, 2025
- 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation did not document the dates that the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were checked. This was corrected when the director completed the documentation.
Corrected Dec 10, 2025, at the inspection
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Three children with diagnosed food allergies had expired medication.
Corrected Jan 7, 2026
- 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Three caregivers were missing annual training hours. One caregiver was missing 4 hours, one caregiver was missing 24 hours, and the last caregiver was missing 7 hours.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The most recent expired inspection 7/16/25.
Corrected Jul 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two epipens were not in their original containers.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have health statements on file.
Corrected Jun 13, 2025
- 745.621(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Corrected Jun 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
May 21, 2025Inspection9 standards cited
- 746.201(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
Operation has not updated liability through the provider portal as discussed on 5/7/25 during the inspection.
Corrected May 21, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers did not have proof of preservice training.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One caregiver did not have proof of education on file.
Corrected May 28, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver did not have current first aid training.
Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two caregivers did not have orientation training.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1105(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
One caregiver hired after 9/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Corrected May 21, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current in person CPR training.
Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Operation did not have documentation that smoke detectors are being tested monthly.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1105(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregivers did not have affidavits on file.
Corrected May 28, 2025
- 746.201(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
May 7, 2025Inspection11 standards cited
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed diapering a child and allowing the child to go back and play without washing their hands.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has did not have a current health inspection on file.
Corrected Jun 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver walked out of her classroom and left the children unattended briefly during my inspection.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children did not have the address of their emergency contacts listed.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two epipens were not in their original containers.
Corrected Jun 9, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did not have hands on CPR training.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Five caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3803(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
There was expired benadryl on the premises.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected May 21, 2025
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 30, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three of four personnel files reviewed were found to only have online CPR training certificates available for review. The in person aspect of the training was missing.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last compliant fire inspection was observed to be completed in 2022. A fire inspection completed on 4/3/24 required corrections that are not yet completed.
Corrected Jul 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 21, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Three of 8 childrens' files reviewed were lacking a physician signed health statement.
Corrected Sep 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
34 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jun 25, 2026. All 34 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High515%
- Medium High1956%
- Medium824%
- Medium Low0
- Low26%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 34 findings, 32 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 16, 2026, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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