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Little Shining Stars Daycare I

6620 N 23rd, McAllen, TX 785044.3· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
450
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
1999
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About Little Shining Stars Daycare I

Little Shining Stars Daycare I is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 7, 1999, for up to 450 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
450 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity450 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Shining Stars Daycare I has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Shining Stars Daycare I

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
450 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#543446
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “The activity plan in a classroom was not dated and another classroom did not have the activity plan posted. Corrected at Inspection: The activity was dated, and the other activity plan was posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Three infants were not securely strapped on their seat on the elevated Infant table. Note: The infants were strapped during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “The employee list was not current. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was updated during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One of the children's records reviewed did not have the name, address, and phone number for the physician and emergency care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022

  7. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was asleep on a restrictive device, baby swing.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022

  9. Mar 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies

      “A Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not posted in the classroom for a child with a diagnosed food allergy. Corrected at Inspection: The Emergency Plan was posted in the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Shining Stars Daycare I

Is Little Shining Stars Daycare I licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 7, 1999.

When was Little Shining Stars Daycare I last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Shining Stars Daycare I had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Little Shining Stars Daycare I care for?

450, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Shining Stars Daycare I accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Shining Stars Daycare I's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Shining Stars Daycare I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 668-7008 to ask.

What is Little Shining Stars Daycare I's phone number?

(956) 668-7008.

Where is Little Shining Stars Daycare I?

6620 N 23rd, McAllen, TX 78504.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).