Licensed center · Galveston, TX
Shining Stars
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 35
- Accepts child care assistance
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Days
- Every day
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Meals
- Meals and 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 | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 35 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Weekend care
Location and nearby daycares
5201 Broadway St Ste A, Galveston, TX 77551 · Galveston County · 9 licensed daycares in 77551
Capacity rank 8 of 9 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 3 in 77551 · Open on weekends, one of 3 in 77551
Nearest daycares
- Rebekah Ann Martinez0.3 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kids Palace Learning Center0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Galveston's Brite Beginning, LLC0.7 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kribs 2 Krayons Academy0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Island Explorers Childcare0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Teresa Garza1.0 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1362147
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- August 2011
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Oct 23, 2025. 11 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.
Corrected Oct 23, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 27, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.
Corrected Dec 27, 2024
- 746.2415(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
An 11 month old infant was asleep using a boppie pillow. A blanket was also hanging over the edge of the crib causing it to fall into the crib.
Corrected Dec 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow up 12/11/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. There is only a max of 3 inches during the follow up.
Corrected Dec 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Follow up 12/11/24: The use zone for the little tykes climbing structure with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbs up on the structure.
Corrected Feb 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Nov 22, 2024Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Follow up 11/22/24: One of the tables is still broken. The rails on the little tyke structure have been bolted down and are no longer a hazards.
Corrected Dec 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
Corrected Dec 6, 2024
- 746.4805(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Follow up 11/22/24: During the follow up the two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping each other and one of the slides is too close the the wall.
Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Follow up 11/22/24: The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.609(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Update Admission Information - Procedure
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.
Corrected Dec 6, 2024
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow up 11/22/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's admission forms have been been seperated. One child's file is missing a health statement and the shot recrods.
Corrected Dec 2, 2024
- 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 25, 2024Inspection13 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence for the playground has a gap in the exit gates that is approxamately 5 to 6 inches and a small child can fit through it. The fence does not block off the stairs that go to the next door neighbor's appartment.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · 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's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1011(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.609(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Update Admission Information - Procedure
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024
- 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.
Corrected Nov 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.
Corrected Dec 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
Corrected Dec 4, 2023
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 8, 2023Inspection5 standards cited
- StandardTexas HHSC risk level: Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- StandardTexas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 27, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2022 data reveal that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15,2023, as required.
Corrected Jan 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 29, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.
Corrected Dec 6, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was one infant in care from ages 7 months and the television was on playing Cocomelon videos. The caregiver corrected this at inspection when she turned the television off.
Corrected Nov 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
While 10 children were in care the only caregiver was in the kitchen area while the children were in the classroom unattended. The caregiver left the children unattended multiple times.
Corrected Nov 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 8, 2022Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
Corrected Nov 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director does not have the required annual training topics for this last annual training year. Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected Nov 22, 2022
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There were 3 children in care from ages 14 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along cartoon videos. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Caregivers with hire dates 09/14/2011 and 09/11/2017 do not have the required annual training: -topics for the last annual training year. The -caregivers need training in the following topics: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable, - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected Nov 22, 2022
- 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
47 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Oct 23, 2025. All 47 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High511%
- Medium High2860%
- Medium1123%
- Medium Low12%
- Low24%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 47 findings, 41 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Oct 23, 2025
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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