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Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy

4210 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76103
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2018

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About Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy

Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 19, 2018, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentArt Classes
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1660920
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

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. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “Director annual transportation training was not available for review at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

  2. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram

      “There are no emergency evacuation diagram.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children were missing their health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  3. Nov 15, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “Proof of liability insurance was due on 10/13/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

  4. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The previous inspection form was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “The driver's annual transportation training had expired.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023

  2. Jun 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy

Is Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 19, 2018.

When was Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. 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 Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy care for?

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

Does Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy'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 Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 413-0090 to ask.

What is Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(817) 413-0090.

Where is Shining Scholars Preparatory Academy?

4210 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76103. The nearest other daycare we list is Joy Learning Palace Child Care, 0.2 miles away.

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