Shining Stars Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1727517
Shining Stars Academy holds a Full Permit issued March 21, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 22 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 21, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
148 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
7711 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074-3101
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
22
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 8 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Inspection | 6 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Assessment | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
March 2, 2026 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
Corrected: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Standard § 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Standard § 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
Corrected: March 16, 2026
March 6, 2025 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
Corrected: March 31, 2025
March 6, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
Corrected: March 10, 2025
March 6, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Corrected: March 14, 2025
March 14, 2024 Standard § 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
Corrected: March 28, 2024
March 14, 2024 Standard § 746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 21, 2024
March 14, 2024 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
Corrected: March 21, 2024
March 28, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 Standard § 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
Corrected: April 10, 2023
March 28, 2023 Standard § 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: April 10, 2023
March 28, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
Corrected: April 10, 2023
September 23, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
Corrected: October 7, 2022
September 23, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
Corrected: October 7, 2022
September 23, 2022 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
March 1, 2022 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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: March 4, 2022
September 17, 2021 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
A van used to transport children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 17, 2021 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers were observed to be present and did not have notification of eligiblity from the background check unit NOTE: Corrected at an inspection. Both background checks were submitted during the inspection
Corrected: September 17, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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