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14115 Avery Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX
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Shining Stars Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 238
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $189
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About Shining Stars Montessori
Shining Stars Montessori is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 29, 2019, for up to 238 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 238 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Stars Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $189 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Shining Stars Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 238 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1689770
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 16 visits
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was not thoroughly cleaned during a diaper change, resulting in a diaper rash.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children were missing parent signatures on their food allergy plans. One child was missing a doctor's signature on their food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation did not document the dates that the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were checked. This was corrected when the director completed the documentation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Three children with diagnosed food allergies had expired medication.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Three caregivers were missing annual training hours. One caregiver was missing 4 hours, one caregiver was missing 24 hours, and the last caregiver was missing 7 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The most recent expired inspection 7/16/25.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two epipens were not in their original containers.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children did not have health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
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May 21, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Operation did not have documentation that smoke detectors are being tested monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two caregivers did not have orientation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have current in person CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Two caregivers did not have proof of preservice training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One caregiver did not have proof of education on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Three caregivers did not have affidavits on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One caregiver did not have current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“One caregiver hired after 9/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“Operation has not updated liability through the provider portal as discussed on 5/7/25 during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Five caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Three caregivers did not have first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children did not have the address of their emergency contacts listed.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Three caregivers did not have hands on CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two epipens were not in their original containers.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has did not have a current health inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
“There was expired benadryl on the premises.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
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 walked out of her classroom and left the children unattended briefly during my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three children did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver was observed diapering a child and allowing the child to go back and play without washing their hands.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Three of four personnel files reviewed were found to only have online CPR training certificates available for review. The in person aspect of the training was missing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last compliant fire inspection was observed to be completed in 2022. A fire inspection completed on 4/3/24 required corrections that are not yet completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Aug 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Three of 8 childrens' files reviewed were lacking a physician signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2023
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit did not have gloves or the guide to first aid and emergency care. The director was able to add both items to the kit to make it complete at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Stars Montessori
Is Shining Stars Montessori licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 29, 2019.
When was Shining Stars Montessori last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Stars Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 9 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Montessori care for?
238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shining Stars Montessori accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Shining Stars Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shining Stars Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 810-7827 to ask.
What is Shining Stars Montessori's phone number?
(512) 810-7827.
Where is Shining Stars Montessori?
10500 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717. The nearest other daycare we list is Think Lounge Nurture Center, 0.5 miles away.