Shining Stars Daycare Center

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“A spray bottle of soap and water used for cleaning was left accessible to children in care. Cleaning spray bottles were also stored near/above food items. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the cleaning supplies were picked up and made inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning items were also moved and stored away from food.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 3, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2026.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“A shop vac, a board with screws, and a trash bin with an old carpet and broken table leg was left in the restroom of the afterschool building. In addition, the toilet was missing the tank lid. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and all items were removed from the restroom. The tank lid was also placed back onto the toilet during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 3, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2026.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

“Two employees did not have training in pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised access to children in the classroom.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2026.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“Two caregivers did not have training in pediatric CPR prior to being unsupervised with children in the classroom. They were the only caregiver present in their respective buildings.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2026.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Three out of ten children records evaluated were lacking up to date immunization records on file.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: May 5, 2026.

Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

“One out of eight employee records evaluated were lacking one hour of training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year.”

Rule 746.1309(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 15, 2026.

Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program

“Three out of ten child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a medical professional.”

Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: May 6, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Children were redirected inappropriately by two different caregivers during at least two separate incidents. A child was also left alone on the playground for a few seconds before another caregiver stepped in. The operation did not notify the parents of any of these incidents yet felt strongly enough to reprimand or address the issues with the caregivers. This demonstrates a pattern for a lack of good judgement.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: May 11, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“A caregiver left a child unsupervised when they exited the playground with the rest of the class and left a child behind for a few seconds. The gate to the playground was latched closed. There were no other caregivers present on the playground with the child.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: May 13, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“In two separate incidents, two different caregivers threatened corporal punishment to redirect children.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: May 11, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

“Three out of five classrooms had a screen with a moving image during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the screens were turned off.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2025.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgement when they showed a video of an upset child in care to an individual not associated with the daycare on their personal device.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 9, 2025.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“There was a floor tile that was broken and lifting up in an infant room. An infant had a piece of tile in their mouth.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 18, 2024.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child’s diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed their hands.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“School-age children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the children washed their hands.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“A child’s hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child’s hands were washed.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

“The diaper changing area was not sanitized in between diaper changes. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the diaper changing area was then sanitized.”

Rule 746.3505(e). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“4 outlets in the pre-k room were not covered. This was corrected at inspection when outlet safety covers were placed over the outlets.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“The director allowed a child to be put in time out in the kitchen, knowing it violated minimum standards.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 18, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“A caregiver had a 4 year old child in the kitchen while they were cooking during time out. The kitchen contains chemicals, sharp objects and other items that must be kept out of reach of children.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

“A 4 year old child was asked during time out to stand still on a tape on the floor for about 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes.”

Rule 746.2805(10). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2024.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

“A 4 year old child was seperated from the group for time out for approximately 30 minutes.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(D). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2024.

Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

“A dog was brought into the center and they allowed the children around this dog without notifying the parents in writing.”

Rule 746.3901(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 18, 2024.