Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · GALVESTON County · GALVESTON

Shining Stars

Licensed Center in GALVESTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 15, 2011

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
5201 BROADWAY ST STE A, GALVESTON, TX 77551 4161
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
August 15, 2011
Operation number
1362147
Licensed capacity
35 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun · 07:00 AM-08:00 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits4,064
Citations recorded49
Record coversNovember 10, 2021 – September 25, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High7
Medium High28
Medium11
Medium Low1
Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 20262 citations recorded2 of 925 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
During my walkthrough of the operation a child was observed to be placed in a high chair while other children were napping. I was informed by cargivers that the child is special needs and he was placed in the high chair becasue he will not lay down and he likes to walkaround during naptime. The child was removed from the restrictive device during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During the walkthrough of the operation an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer (restrictive device) that was placed inside of a crib. During thw inspection child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 340 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 280 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 11, 20244 citations recorded4 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 12/11/24: The use zone for the little tykes climbing structure with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbs up on the structure.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 12/11/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. There is only a max of 3 inches during the follow up.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping EquipmentRisk level: High
An 11 month old infant was asleep using a boppie pillow. A blanket was also hanging over the edge of the crib causing it to fall into the crib.

Correction verified by the state on December 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.

Correction verified by the state on December 27, 2024.

InspectionNovember 22, 20247 citations recorded7 of 13 standards cited at this visit
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - ProcedureRisk level: Low
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 11/22/24: During the follow up the two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping each other and one of the slides is too close the the wall.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2024.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 11/22/24: One of the tables is still broken. The rails on the little tyke structure have been bolted down and are no longer a hazards.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 11/22/24: The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's admission forms have been been seperated. One child's file is missing a health statement and the shot recrods.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Follow up 11/22/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 25, 202413 citations recorded13 of 668 standards cited at this visit
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
The fence for the playground has a gap in the exit gates that is approxamately 5 to 6 inches and a small child can fit through it. The fence does not block off the stairs that go to the next door neighbor's appartment.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - ProcedureRisk level: Low
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024.

746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessRisk level: Medium High
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High
Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 8, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 29, 20231 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023.

InspectionNovember 8, 20235 citations recorded5 of 613 standards cited at this visit
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsRisk level: Medium
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 27, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2022 data reveal that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15,2023, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 29, 20223 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
While 10 children were in care the only caregiver was in the kitchen area while the children were in the classroom unattended. The caregiver left the children unattended multiple times.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
There was one infant in care from ages 7 months and the television was on playing Cocomelon videos. The caregiver corrected this at inspection when she turned the television off.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 20227 citations recorded7 of 611 standards cited at this visit
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
There were 3 children in care from ages 14 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along cartoon videos. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2022.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
The director does not have the required annual training topics for this last annual training year. Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Caregivers with hire dates 09/14/2011 and 09/11/2017 do not have the required annual training: -topics for the last annual training year. The -caregivers need training in the following topics: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable, - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.

InspectionNovember 10, 20214 citations recorded4 of 585 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
One infant was missing the infant feeding sheet.

Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium
The menu was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was posted.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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