Shining Starz Learning Center INC.
13403 WINDFERN RD, Houston, TX 77064 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 157
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Janisett Hernandez
- Phone
- (281) 970-9657
- Regulated since
- Jun 22, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1168453 · number 1557503
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (6) |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (8) |
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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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection the 2 transportation drivers were found to not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 16 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15, the caregiver was over ratio by 1.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Other
During the walkthrough I observed 7 children under 2 years old watching television. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-15.
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Food & allergies
During review of infants 3 out of 3 infants not yet eating table food did not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection the 2 transportation drivers were found to not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 16 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15, the caregiver was over ratio by 1.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Other
During the walkthrough I observed 7 children under 2 years old watching television. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-15.
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Food & allergies
During review of infants 3 out of 3 infants not yet eating table food did not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director attendance records were not available.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director attendance records were not available.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training records for a newly hired caregiver with previous daycare experience was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training records for a newly hired caregiver with previous daycare experience was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had 7 of the 24 required annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
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Staff background & training
The Assistant Director did not have any of the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Staff background & training
The caregivers who provide transportation does not have the required annual 2 hours of transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had 7 of the 24 required annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
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Staff background & training
The Assistant Director did not have any of the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Staff background & training
The caregivers who provide transportation does not have the required annual 2 hours of transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was a 3 year old child in the infant classroom when the inspector arrived at the operation. The child was more than 18 months older than the 6 month old in the classroom. NOTE: The child was returned to her pre-k classroom immediately.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van used to transport children on the day of the inspection was missing tweezers when the van was inspected during the visit. NOTE: This was corrected during the visit when the tweezers were added to the first aid kit before mid-day transport.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was a 3 year old child in the infant classroom when the inspector arrived at the operation. The child was more than 18 months older than the 6 month old in the classroom. NOTE: The child was returned to her pre-k classroom immediately.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van used to transport children on the day of the inspection was missing tweezers when the van was inspected during the visit. NOTE: This was corrected during the visit when the tweezers were added to the first aid kit before mid-day transport.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was seated in a kidney table and the safety strap was not fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was observed sleeping in a crib on their tummy and was covered by a blanket. The child can roll over. The blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was seated in a kidney table and the safety strap was not fastened. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was observed sleeping in a crib on their tummy and was covered by a blanket. The child can roll over. The blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-28.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not transport a child in the required age appropriate child safety seat when the child was transported to the public school. NOTE: As of completion of this investigation, another child safety seat has been purchased and is used to transport the child.
HHSC 746.5607(d)(3) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information found during the investigation, a first aid kit was not in the personal vehicle of the driver when a child was transported to school.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not transport a child in the required age appropriate child safety seat when the child was transported to the public school. NOTE: As of completion of this investigation, another child safety seat has been purchased and is used to transport the child.
HHSC 746.5607(d)(3) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information found during the investigation, a first aid kit was not in the personal vehicle of the driver when a child was transported to school.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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