Shining Stars Montessori LLC, Austin TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

5 critical and 25 serious and 2 minor findings across 15 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 17, 2025. Latest visit Oct 30, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings5 · Austin median 0

44% of Austin licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings25 · Austin median 2

67% of Austin licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Jul 17, 2025InspectionCriticalFire inspection overdueTexas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · HighVerified corrected Aug 5, 2025

“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jul 17, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jun 3, 2025InspectionCriticalAP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneTexas: High+ 1 more finding from this visit: child health statement missingVerified corrected Jun 5, 2025

May 21, 2025InspectionCriticalSmoke Detectors TestingTexas: High+ 8 more findings from this visit: liability insurance maintained, minimum qualifications employees and…, minimum qualifications employees and…, …Verified corrected Jun 3, 2025

32findings in 36 months31verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Williamson
License number: 1689770
Date issued: Oct 29, 2019
Licensed capacity: 238 children

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Toddler · Full-time

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Oct 30, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

15 recorded visits · 32 available findings.

5Critical findings

25Serious findings

2Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

8 visits

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20267 visits · 1 recorded finding

Oct 30, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Oct 19, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings recorded
Sep 2, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 19, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding
Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Serious
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was not thoroughly cleaned during a diaper change, resulting in a diaper rash.
State verification recorded Jun 13, 2026.
Standard 746.3501(2) · Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026660908
Visit source ID
905934654
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Mar 31, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

20251 visit · 4 recorded findings

Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 findings
Medication No Longer Used
Serious
Three children with diagnosed food allergies had expired medication.
State verification recorded Jan 9, 2026.
Standard 746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026421181
Visit source ID
905831169
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Serious
The operation did not document the dates that the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were checked. This was corrected when the director completed the documentation.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Dec 10, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026300487
Visit source ID
905831169
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Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Serious
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan present at the operation.
State verification recorded Dec 15, 2025.
Standard 746.605(15) · Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026340917
Visit source ID
905831169
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Serious
Two children were missing parent signatures on their food allergy plans. One child was missing a doctor's signature on their food allergy plan.
State verification recorded Dec 12, 2025.
Standard 746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026340916
Visit source ID
905831169
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Aug 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Serious
Three of 8 childrens' files reviewed were lacking a physician signed health statement.
State verification recorded Sep 25, 2023.
Standard 746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026327565
Visit source ID
905831161
Sep 21, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Oct 30, 2026 · Inspection

15 recorded visits · 32 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

Medication No Longer Used

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

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Oct 30, 2026 · Inspection

15 recorded visits · 32 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

Medication No Longer Used

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

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