Shining Stars
Licensed Center · Galveston, Galveston County, TX · Operation No. 1362147
Shining Stars holds a Full Permit issued August 15, 2011. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 47 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 15, 2011
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
35 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5201 Broadway St Ste A, Galveston, TX 77551-4161
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
47
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 28 · Medium 11 · Medium Low 1 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Inspection | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Inspection | 13 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Inspection | 5 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | 7 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
October 23, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.
Corrected: October 23, 2025
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 27, 2024
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 3, 2025
December 11, 2024 Standard § 746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 11, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 6, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 2, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 2, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 6, 2024
November 22, 2024 Standard § 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 6, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 8, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.
Corrected: October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 1, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 1, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
Corrected: November 15, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Low Verbatim from the agency record
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping
Corrected: November 8, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
October 25, 2024 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.
Corrected: November 1, 2024
December 8, 2023 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.
Corrected: December 8, 2023
November 29, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
Corrected: December 4, 2023
November 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
November 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
November 8, 2023 Standard § HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.
Corrected: November 15, 2023
November 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
November 8, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
Corrected: November 15, 2023
January 27, 2023 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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: January 30, 2023
November 29, 2022 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.
Corrected: December 6, 2022
November 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 29, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
Corrected: November 22, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 22, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 22, 2022
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.
Corrected: November 10, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
Corrected: November 16, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One infant was missing the infant feeding sheet.
Corrected: November 16, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The menu was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was posted.
Corrected: November 10, 2021
About these records
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