Stacy Montessori Academy
5400 Stacy Rd, Mckinney, TX
4.8· 15 reviews
Shining Stars Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Shining Stars Montessori
Shining Stars Montessori is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 2, 2021, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageSecure entryOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Music, Spanish, Sports |
| Safety | Two-way intercom system, Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Stars Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Shining Stars Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1722992
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver does not have current pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver does not have current pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating with essential documentation such as parent contact information and emergency medical authorization for each child that would be present during an emergency evacuation. Have this information prevent posing a child at risk and providing parent notification.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Sep 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Three caregivers did not have a pre-affidavit of employment on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The current health inspection report was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Four caregivers annual training certificates were not available for CCR to review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating with essential documentation such as parent contact information and emergency medical authorization for each child that would be present during an emergency evacuation. Have this information prevent posing a child at risk and providing parent notification.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on the interviews with the staff, parent, child witness, the victim, and the video, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A young child found a small round object in the gym and placed the small round object in their nose. The young child received treatment from a health care professional to retrieve the small object out of the young child's nostril.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“A primary classroom had a curtain hanging over the window causing the room not to have adequeate light in the classroom during naptime.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the curtain from the window.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“A child in a primary classroom was asleep on their cot placed in front of the back door. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a different area in the room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“A classroom reduced the ratio by 50% with a 12 month old present in the group ranging from 12 to 24 months. The ratio was 9 to 1. Ratios during nap time can only be reduced by 50% for children 18 months and older in a group. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when a second teacher was placed in the classroom to supervise the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
“The equipment support post were not marked to ensure the surfacing is maintained at the appropropriate depth.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“A classroom reduced the ratio by 50% with a 12 month old present in the group ranging from 12 to 24 months. The ratio was 10 to 1. Ratios during nap time can only be reduced by 50% for children 18 months and older in a group. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when a second teacher was placed in the classroom to supervise 10 children ranging from 12 to 24 months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“A child did not have a health statement on file. The health statement validate that the child has been examined by a health care professional and is health to participate in a child care program.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“A child did not have shot records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Show 13 earlier visits
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director completed 15.5 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three of the four infants had current feeding schedules. This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed a copy of the missing feeding schedule for the one infant who did not have a current feeding schedule.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. After review of the video footage from the date and time of the allegation, it was determined that the caregiver did somewhat hit or smack the child on his side leg before picking him up and taking over the sink. At the time of the investigation inspection compliance had already been met, as the caregiver was dismissed immediately following the incident the day before. A new caregiver is now present in the classroom and additional training has been provided to the caregivers.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The school's last fire inspection by a local fire marshal with the City of McKinney was on 6/23/21. No other fire inspection has been conducted at the center at this time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of inspection, two children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review, according to the age.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
Jun 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“At the time of inspection the playground area where the slide/climb play structure is located has rubber mulch that below the required 6 inches for the height of the structure.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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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 December 2, 2021.
When was Shining Stars Montessori last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 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 17 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 (469) 410-7600 to ask.
What is Shining Stars Montessori's phone number?
(469) 410-7600.
Where is Shining Stars Montessori?
5450 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is Stacy Montessori Academy, 0.5 miles away.