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Shining Stars

Child care center · 5201 BROADWAY ST STE A, Galveston, TX 77551-4161 · License 1362147

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Poor

Capacity 35. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (376)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.
Yes
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow up 11/22/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant was missing the infant feeding sheet.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director does not have the required annual training topics for this last annual training year. Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Follow up 11/22/24: During the follow up the two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping each other and one of the slides is too close the the wall.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Caregivers with hire dates 09/14/2011 and 09/11/2017 do not have the required annual training: -topics for the last annual training year. The -caregivers need training in the following topics: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable, - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was one infant in care from ages 7 months and the television was on playing Cocomelon videos. The caregiver corrected this at inspection when she turned the television off.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Follow up 12/11/24: The use zone for the little tykes climbing structure with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbs up on the structure.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
While 10 children were in care the only caregiver was in the kitchen area while the children were in the classroom unattended. The caregiver left the children unattended multiple times.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Yes
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Follow up 11/22/24: One of the tables is still broken. The rails on the little tyke structure have been bolted down and are no longer a hazards.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Yes
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's admission forms have been been seperated. One child's file is missing a health statement and the shot recrods.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2022 data reveal that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15,2023, as required.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow up 12/11/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. There is only a max of 3 inches during the follow up.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menu was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was posted.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There were 3 children in care from ages 14 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along cartoon videos. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.
5 746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
An 11 month old infant was asleep using a boppie pillow. A blanket was also hanging over the edge of the crib causing it to fall into the crib.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence for the playground has a gap in the exit gates that is approxamately 5 to 6 inches and a small child can fit through it. The fence does not block off the stairs that go to the next door neighbor's appartment.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Follow up 11/22/24: The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.
5 746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
An 11 month old infant was asleep using a boppie pillow. A blanket was also hanging over the edge of the crib causing it to fall into the crib.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Follow up 11/22/24: The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
While 10 children were in care the only caregiver was in the kitchen area while the children were in the classroom unattended. The caregiver left the children unattended multiple times.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There were 3 children in care from ages 14 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along cartoon videos. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
There was one infant in care from ages 7 months and the television was on playing Cocomelon videos. The caregiver corrected this at inspection when she turned the television off.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow up 12/11/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. There is only a max of 3 inches during the follow up.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menu was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was posted.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Caregivers with hire dates 09/14/2011 and 09/11/2017 do not have the required annual training: -topics for the last annual training year. The -caregivers need training in the following topics: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable, - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant was missing the infant feeding sheet.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Follow up 12/11/24: The use zone for the little tykes climbing structure with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbs up on the structure.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence for the playground has a gap in the exit gates that is approxamately 5 to 6 inches and a small child can fit through it. The fence does not block off the stairs that go to the next door neighbor's appartment.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Yes
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director does not have the required annual training topics for this last annual training year. Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow up 11/22/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
3 HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Follow up 11/22/24: One of the tables is still broken. The rails on the little tyke structure have been bolted down and are no longer a hazards.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's admission forms have been been seperated. One child's file is missing a health statement and the shot recrods.
4 746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
Follow up 11/22/24: During the follow up the two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping each other and one of the slides is too close the the wall.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2022 data reveal that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15,2023, as required.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
4 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.
Yes
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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