15226 WEST RD, Houston, TX 77095 · (281) 550-8480 · State permit no. 1734765
Between Feb 23, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Shining Star Kids for 20 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.3407 (4 times, most recently Aug 29, 2024).
The state lists Shining Star Kids as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Weekend Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 20 violations, newest first
Medium · Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
There were several children laying down during nap time and playing games on their tablets. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the children tablets and put them in the office.
In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 6, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a food allergy did not have an allergy preparedness plan available for review.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 13, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of seven files did not have immunization records available for review.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 5, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 29, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were riding equipment on the playground that had holes in it and could cause an unsafe environment. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the riding equipment from the playground.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The van fire extiguisher was on a an empty charge during the review.
In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
The child safety alarm was not working on the van.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outside play are fence was lose and could cause an entrapment. The wooden barriers around the loose fill was lose an a small whole was in one of them causing an unsafe environment.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The wall in the toddler classroom had chipping paint on the wall. Pic taken
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
There was sheets on three infant cribs with holes in the sheet. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the new sheets was placed on the mattresses in the cribs.
In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The extra sleeping mats in the toddler room was not labeled Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the mats with the children names.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The toddler class did not have a posted activity plan posted in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver posted the activity plan.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were not labeled in the infant room. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled each bottle.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The current inspection was not posted during the inspection. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted the current inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Aug 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had CPR training and did not practice with a manikin, as required by minimum standards.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 17, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Aug 3, 2022 · Inspection
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
There was no parent notification poster posted during the inspection. Note: The Director posted the parent notification poster during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 15, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was five infants to one caregiiver in the younger infant room.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The diaper changing pad is torn and cannot be sanitized properly.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- May 13, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
There was a bottle not labeled in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottle with the first name and last name initial.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
There was not enough use zone around the play equipment out doors.
In plain English: The use zone around stationary play equipment (other than slides and soft contained play equipment) must extend at least six feet in every direction from the equipment's edge, and it may not overlap other use zones. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Shining Star Kids; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).