Shining Stars
GALVESTON, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
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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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/23/2025
- High1
- Medium-High19
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low2
2025
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,817/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GALVESTON, GALVESTON County
- Capacity: 35
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 15
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