Kim Lien Nguyen
Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shining Star Kids
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Shining Star Kids
Shining Star Kids is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 8, 2022, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish/English) |
| Daily life | Extended care: Saturday care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NCI |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to Fiest Elementary) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Star Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Shining Star Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1734765
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“There were several children laying down during nap time and playing games on their tablets. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed all the children tablets and put them in the office.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One out of seven files did not have immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were riding equipment on the playground that had holes in it and could cause an unsafe environment. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the riding equipment from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a food allergy did not have an allergy preparedness plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Sep 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The van fire extiguisher was on a an empty charge during the review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outside play are fence was lose and could cause an entrapment. The wooden barriers around the loose fill was lose an a small whole was in one of them causing an unsafe environment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The child safety alarm was not working on the van.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Mar 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The toddler class did not have a posted activity plan posted in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver posted the activity plan.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The extra sleeping mats in the toddler room was not labeled Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the mats with the children names.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were not labeled in the infant room. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled each bottle.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The wall in the toddler classroom had chipping paint on the wall. Pic taken”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“There was sheets on three infant cribs with holes in the sheet. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the new sheets was placed on the mattresses in the cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The current inspection was not posted during the inspection. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted the current inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“There was no parent notification poster posted during the inspection. Note: The Director posted the parent notification poster during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two caregivers had CPR training and did not practice with a manikin, as required by minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022
Jul 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was five infants to one caregiiver in the younger infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
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May 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The diaper changing pad is torn and cannot be sanitized properly.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“There was a bottle not labeled in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottle with the first name and last name initial.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“There was not enough use zone around the play equipment out doors.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Star Kids
Is Shining Star Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 8, 2022.
When was Shining Star Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Star Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Star Kids care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shining Star Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shining Star Kids' hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shining Star Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 550-8480 to ask.
What is Shining Star Kids' phone number?
(281) 550-8480.
Where is Shining Star Kids?
15226 West Rd, Houston, TX 77095. The nearest other daycare we list is Awesome Kids Academy, 0.3 miles away.