Licensed center · Houston, TX
Shining Stars Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 148
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 148 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 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 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 148 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
7711 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074 · Harris County · 14 licensed daycares in 77074
Capacity rank 1 of 14 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 6 in 77074 · Open on weekends, one of 3 in 77074
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- Kinderworld Academy0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kelley Porter0.9 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- ABC Home0.9 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Epifania Molina0.9 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
- 1727517
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- March 2022
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Mar 2, 2026. 7 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
Corrected Mar 2, 2026
- 746.2409(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
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.
Corrected Mar 2, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3405Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
Corrected Mar 16, 2026
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 25, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Mar 6, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
Corrected Mar 31, 2025
- 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Corrected Mar 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
Corrected Mar 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.623(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
Corrected Mar 28, 2024
- 746.1329(b)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
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
Corrected Mar 21, 2024
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
Corrected Mar 21, 2024
- 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Corrected Mar 14, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.623(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Mar 28, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
Corrected Apr 10, 2023
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
Corrected Apr 10, 2023
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
Corrected Mar 28, 2023, at the inspection
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
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.
Corrected Mar 28, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2505(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
Corrected Mar 28, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
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.
Corrected Apr 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Corrected Sep 23, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 21, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 1, 2022Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
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.
Corrected Mar 4, 2022
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Feb 25, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Feb 3, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
22 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Mar 2, 2026. All 22 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High418%
- Medium High836%
- Medium732%
- Medium Low314%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 8 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 7 of 22 findings, 15 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Mar 2, 2026
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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