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Houston, TX 77065 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shining Starz Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 157
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Shining Starz Learning Center
Shining Starz Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 22, 2015, for up to 157 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
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
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 157 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shining Starz Learning Center 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 Starz Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 157 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1557503
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 16 visits
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“During the inspection the 2 transportation drivers were found to not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the walkthrough I observed 7 children under 2 years old watching television. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 16 children with a specified age group of 3 years. Ratio is 1:15, the caregiver was over ratio by 1.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During review of infants 3 out of 3 infants not yet eating table food did not have current feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director attendance records were not available.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Show 6 earlier visits
Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Training records for a newly hired caregiver with previous daycare experience was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
Jan 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The caregivers who provide transportation does not have the required annual 2 hours of transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver had 7 of the 24 required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Assistant Director did not have any of the required 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was a 3 year old child in the infant classroom when the inspector arrived at the operation. The child was more than 18 months older than the 6 month old in the classroom. NOTE: The child was returned to her pre-k classroom immediately.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The van used to transport children on the day of the inspection was missing tweezers when the van was inspected during the visit. NOTE: This was corrected during the visit when the tweezers were added to the first aid kit before mid-day transport.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 28, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A child was seated in a kidney table and the safety strap was not fastened. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A child was observed sleeping in a crib on their tummy and was covered by a blanket. The child can roll over. The blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 21, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“Based on the information found during the investigation, a first aid kit was not in the personal vehicle of the driver when a child was transported to school.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.5607(d)(3) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not transport a child in the required age appropriate child safety seat when the child was transported to the public school. NOTE: As of completion of this investigation, another child safety seat has been purchased and is used to transport the child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Shining Starz Learning Center
Is Shining Starz Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 22, 2015.
When was Shining Starz Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shining Starz Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 10 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 Starz Learning Center care for?
157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shining Starz Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shining Starz Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shining Starz Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 970-9657 to ask.
What is Shining Starz Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 970-9657.
Where is Shining Starz Learning Center?
13403 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77064. The nearest other daycare we list is Stair Steps 2 Learning, 0.1 miles away.