Shining Stars

GALVESTON, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity35
Hours07:00 AM-08:00 PM
Est. price$1,817/mo

Contact information

Address5201 BROADWAY ST STE A GALVESTON TX- 77551 4161

CityGALVESTON, TX

CountyGALVESTON

Phone4094570831

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-08:00 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

Capacity35

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 15, 2011

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High19
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low2

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5201 BROADWAY ST STE A GALVESTON TX- 77551 4161, GALVESTON, TX

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/23/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High19
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low2

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.370110/23/2025

    746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.490712/11/2024

    746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    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.

    Corrected 12/27/2024
  2. High riskStandard 746.241512/11/2024

    746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment

    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.

    Corrected 12/11/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 746.60312/11/2024

    746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

    Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.

    Corrected 12/27/2024
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.480512/11/2024

    746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

    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.

    Corrected 2/3/2025
  5. Low riskStandard 746.60911/22/2024

    746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

    Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 746.480511/22/2024

    746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

    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.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  7. Medium riskStandard 746.60311/22/2024

    746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

    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.

    Corrected 12/2/2024
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 746.510311/22/2024

    746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

    Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 746.480511/22/2024

    746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

    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.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 746.370111/22/2024

    746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    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.

    Corrected 12/2/2024
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 746.490711/22/2024

    746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    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.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 746.130110/25/2024

    746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 746.490710/25/2024

    746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.

    Corrected 11/15/2024
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 746.480510/25/2024

    746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

    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.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  15. Medium-High riskStandard 746.331710/25/2024

    746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

    The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.

    Corrected 10/25/2024
  16. Medium riskStandard 746.60310/25/2024

    746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

    Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.

    Corrected 11/1/2024
  17. Medium-High riskStandard 746.510310/25/2024

    746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

    There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  18. Low riskStandard 746.60910/25/2024

    746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

    The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.

    Corrected 11/1/2024
  19. Medium-High riskStandard 746.480510/25/2024

    746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

    Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  20. Medium-High riskStandard 746.101110/25/2024

    746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

    Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.

    Corrected 11/1/2024
  21. Medium-High riskStandard 746.130110/25/2024

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  22. Medium-High riskStandard 746.370110/25/2024

    746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.

    Corrected 11/1/2024
  23. Medium-High riskStandard 746.430510/25/2024

    746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

    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.

    Corrected 11/1/2024
  24. Medium-High riskStandard 746.370110/25/2024

    746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.

    Corrected 11/1/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: GALVESTON, GALVESTON County
  • Capacity: 35
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 15

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