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Shining Stars Daycare Center

1612 Simmons Ave, Jourdanton, TX 780263.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2009

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About

About Shining Stars Daycare Center

Shining Stars Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Jourdanton, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 16, 2009, for up to 114 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 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
114 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Stars Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Atascosa County has a median price of $171 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.
Atascosa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Stars Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
114 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#908377
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 20 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A spray bottle of soap and water used for cleaning was left accessible to children in care. Cleaning spray bottles were also stored near/above food items. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the cleaning supplies were picked up and made inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning items were also moved and stored away from food.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A shop vac, a board with screws, and a trash bin with an old carpet and broken table leg was left in the restroom of the afterschool building. In addition, the toilet was missing the tank lid. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and all items were removed from the restroom. The tank lid was also placed back onto the toilet during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026

  3. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Three out of ten child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a medical professional.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Three out of ten children records evaluated were lacking up to date immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “One out of eight employee records evaluated were lacking one hour of training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Two caregivers did not have training in pediatric CPR prior to being unsupervised with children in the classroom. They were the only caregiver present in their respective buildings.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Two employees did not have training in pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised access to children in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  7. Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “In two separate incidents, two different caregivers threatened corporal punishment to redirect children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Children were redirected inappropriately by two different caregivers during at least two separate incidents. A child was also left alone on the playground for a few seconds before another caregiver stepped in. The operation did not notify the parents of any of these incidents yet felt strongly enough to reprimand or address the issues with the caregivers. This demonstrates a pattern for a lack of good judgement.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A caregiver left a child unsupervised when they exited the playground with the rest of the class and left a child behind for a few seconds. The gate to the playground was latched closed. There were no other caregivers present on the playground with the child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  8. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “Three out of five classrooms had a screen with a moving image during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the screens were turned off.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jul 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgement when they showed a video of an upset child in care to an individual not associated with the daycare on their personal device.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

Show 22 earlier visits
  1. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “The diaper changing area was not sanitized in between diaper changes. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the diaper changing area was then sanitized.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “School-age children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the children washed their hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “4 outlets in the pre-k room were not covered. This was corrected at inspection when outlet safety covers were placed over the outlets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There was a floor tile that was broken and lifting up in an infant room. An infant had a piece of tile in their mouth.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  4. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 5, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “A 4 year old child was asked during time out to stand still on a tape on the floor for about 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

      “A dog was brought into the center and they allowed the children around this dog without notifying the parents in writing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “A 4 year old child was seperated from the group for time out for approximately 30 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director allowed a child to be put in time out in the kitchen, knowing it violated minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver had a 4 year old child in the kitchen while they were cooking during time out. The kitchen contains chemicals, sharp objects and other items that must be kept out of reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

  9. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. May 10, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “One out of five infants was observed falling asleep while drinking a bottle in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “Two out of five infants had a bottle proped with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “The two year old caregiver was observed yelling at the children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “One infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached to it. The caregiver corrected the deficiency by removing the pacifier with the stuffed animal.”

      The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023

  16. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Apr 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Sep 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “One 8 month old was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “The two year old caregiver was observed watching a video on a laptop while using headphones during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Multiple infants were observed to be sleeping in the cribs with blankets covering them.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “Two infants were observed to be swaddled while sleeping without the sleep exemption form.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Recited: Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022

  21. Sep 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “One infant was sleeping in a crib with yarn tied around the child's neck holding a pacifier.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “One eight month old infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(6) - Employee Handwashing After Personal Toileting

      “A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and not washing her hands afterwards.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “Lighting was inadequate in the three year old classroom during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The play scape lacked four inches of the required six inches of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

  22. Oct 11, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year CI: This was corrected at inspection when a current form was posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguishers lacked a current servicing.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation lacked a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021

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 Stars Daycare Center

Is Shining Stars Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 16, 2009.

When was Shining Stars Daycare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shining Stars Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Stars Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Shining Stars Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shining Stars Daycare Center'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 Stars Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 769-3763 to ask.

What is Shining Stars Daycare Center's phone number?

(830) 769-3763.

Where is Shining Stars Daycare Center?

1612 Simmons Ave, Jourdanton, TX 78026. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's House at Jourdanton, 0.6 miles away.

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