Shining Starz Learning Center Inc., Houston TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

5 serious findings across 10 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jan 15, 2026. Latest visit Feb 27, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Houston median 1

65% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings5 · Houston median 4

83% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jan 15, 2026InspectionSeriousScreen time for children under twoTexas: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two · Medium+ 3 more findings from this visit: training requirements for employees,…, too many children per caregiver, infant feeding instructions not updatedCorrected during the visit

“During the walkthrough I observed 7 children under 2 years old watching television.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jan 15, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigationSeriousRequired Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceTexas: MediumVerified corrected Dec 18, 2023

5findings in 36 months4verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours6 am–8 pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Harris
License number: 1557503
Date issued: Jun 22, 2015
Licensed capacity: 157 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

10 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

0Critical findings

5Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

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

Visits in the past 12 months

3 visits

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20263 visits · 4 recorded findings

Feb 27, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 30, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 findings
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Serious
During the walkthrough I observed 7 children under 2 years old watching television. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Jan 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026488321
Visit source ID
905806277
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Serious
During the inspection the 2 transportation drivers were found to not have current transportation training.
State verification recorded Jan 20, 2026.
Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026287740
Visit source ID
905806277
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Serious
During the inspection I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 16 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15, the caregiver was over ratio by 1.
State verification recorded Jan 30, 2026.
Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026328258
Visit source ID
905806277
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Serious
During review of infants 3 out of 3 infants not yet eating table food did not have current feeding instructions.
State verification recorded Jan 20, 2026.
Standard 746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026328257
Visit source ID
905806277
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Jan 25, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Serious
Training records for a newly hired caregiver with previous daycare experience was not available for review during the inspection.
State verification recorded Feb 9, 2023.
Standard 746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 10, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026398540
Visit source ID
905806271
Jan 25, 2022Inspection
3 findings
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Serious
The Assistant Director did not have any of the required 30 hours of annual training.
State verification recorded Jan 28, 2022.
Standard 746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026473954
Visit source ID
905806270
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Serious
The caregivers who provide transportation does not have the required annual 2 hours of transportation training.
State verification recorded Jan 28, 2022.
Standard 746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026353887
Visit source ID
905806270
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Serious
One caregiver had 7 of the 24 required annual training hours.
State verification recorded Feb 22, 2022.
Standard 746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 11, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026273395
Visit source ID
905806270
Dec 21, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
Dec 10, 2021Inspection
2 findings
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Critical
The van used to transport children on the day of the inspection was missing tweezers when the van was inspected during the visit. NOTE: This was corrected during the visit when the tweezers were added to the first aid kit before mid-day transport.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Dec 10, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026269555
Visit source ID
905806268
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Serious
There was a 3 year old child in the infant classroom when the inspector arrived at the operation. The child was more than 18 months older than the 6 month old in the classroom. NOTE: The child was returned to her pre-k classroom immediately.
State verification recorded Dec 21, 2021.
Standard 746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 10, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026309801
Visit source ID
905806268
Oct 21, 2021Complaint investigation
2 findings
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Critical
Based on the information found during the investigation, a first aid kit was not in the personal vehicle of the driver when a child was transported to school.
State verification recorded Dec 21, 2021.
Standard 746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 15, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026648342
Visit source ID
905925581
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
Critical
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not transport a child in the required age appropriate child safety seat when the child was transported to the public school. NOTE: As of completion of this investigation, another child safety seat has been purchased and is used to transport the child.
State verification recorded Dec 21, 2021.
Standard 746.5607(d)(3) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 14, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026645660
Visit source ID
905925581

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Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection

10 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds

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Feb 27, 2026 · Inspection

10 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds

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