Shining Stars Academy
7711 BEECHNUT ST, Houston, TX 77074 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 148
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Delores Porter
- Phone
- (713) 995-4411
- Regulated since
- Mar 21, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1387199 · number 1727517
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-02.
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Other
All required corrections have not been made to the most recent sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3405 — Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-04-03.
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Illness & medication
Expired medication was observed during today's inspection.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-04.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for one child enrolled was missing the physician signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
The safety alarm installed in the van used for transporting children was not working.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-10. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Illness & medication
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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
HHSC 746.1329(b)(3) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Title
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Other
Observed a feeding sheet in the infant room that has not been signed since February 9th, 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Illness & medication
The immunization record for 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain the date of birth.
HHSC 746.623(1)(A) — Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-14.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list was last validated 8/25/2022.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-28.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2505(1) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-28.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-28.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 children's records did not contain updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, the director did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification were completed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 8/16/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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