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Shining Stars Academy

7711 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Shining Stars Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 148 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 20). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston
2High risk
8Medium High risk
7Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 13 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication5
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
Medium HighMar 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3405
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2026
Medium HighMar 2, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
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 during the visit
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium HighMar 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025
HighMar 6, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium LowMar 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation of Training Requirements - Title §746.1329(b)(3)
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
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
MediumMar 14, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024
Medium LowMar 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date §746.623(1)(A)
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2024
MediumMar 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
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 during the visit
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft. §746.4907(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2023
MediumMar 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
MediumMar 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
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 during the visit
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate §746.2505(1)
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 during the visit
MediumMar 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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 during the visit
MediumMar 28, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2023
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity148 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceMar 21, 2022
DirectorDelores Porter
Phone7139954411
State operation #1727517

Common questions

Does Shining Stars Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Shining Stars Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Shining Stars Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Shining Stars Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Shining Stars Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Shining Stars Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 6, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Shining Stars Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Shining Stars Academy last inspected?

Mar 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1727517 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.