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Licensed Center · Texas

Shining Stars

5201 Broadway St Ste A, Galveston

Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
35
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-08:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Weekend Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Aug 15, 2011
Phone
4094570831

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

7High risk
28Medium-high risk
11Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
2Low risk
16Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the operation an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer (restrictive device) that was placed inside of a crib. During thw inspection child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-11.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
    Inspector's note: During my walkthrough of the operation a child was observed to be placed in a high chair while other children were napping. I was informed by cargivers that the child is special needs and he was placed in the high chair becasue he will not lay down and he likes to walkaround during naptime. The child was removed from the restrictive device during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-11.
Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the operation an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer (restrictive device) that was placed inside of a crib. During thw inspection child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-11.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
    Inspector's note: During my walkthrough of the operation a child was observed to be placed in a high chair while other children were napping. I was informed by cargivers that the child is special needs and he was placed in the high chair becasue he will not lay down and he likes to walkaround during naptime. The child was removed from the restrictive device during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-11.
Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 23, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
    Inspector's note: At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 27, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-27.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-03.
  • Critical Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-11.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-27.
Nov 22, 2024 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Documentation of Fire Inspection
    Inspector's note: Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-02.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
  • Non-critical Update Admission Information - Procedure
    Inspector's note: Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-02.
Oct 25, 2024 · Inspection
13 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
    Inspector's note: Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-08.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
    Inspector's note: The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-25.
  • Critical Documentation of Fire Inspection
    Inspector's note: There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-08.
  • Non-critical Update Admission Information - Procedure
    Inspector's note: The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Critical Director present-Minimum 75%
    Inspector's note: Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
    Inspector's note: The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-08.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
    Inspector's note: The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-08.
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-08.
Dec 8, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-04.
Nov 8, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
    Inspector's note: There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-10.
  • Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
    Inspector's note: There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-10.
  • Critical Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
    Inspector's note: There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-10.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-15.
  • Non-critical HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
    Inspector's note: The operation has not inform the parents of their right. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-15.
Jan 27, 2023 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-01-30.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.