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Shining Stars Academy

Child care center · 7711 BEECHNUT ST, Houston, TX 77074-3101 · License 1727517

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 148. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (176)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
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.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
2 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A van used to transport children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
2 746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
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
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
2 746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
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
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
2 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A van used to transport children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
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.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
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.
Yes
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
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.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
2 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A van used to transport children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
2 746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
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
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
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.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
4 746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
2 746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
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
2 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
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.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A van used to transport children did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
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.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
2 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
Yes
2 746.1329(b)(3) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
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
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
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.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
4 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
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.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
4 746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (56)

56 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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