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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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7711 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:00 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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