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Texas HHSC records list 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 11, 2026.
The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated November 13, 2023 to October 9, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 7 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 17 cited deficiencies for Shining Stars Montessori in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-11.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2025-10-09 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
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.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-16
2025-10-09 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have current pediatric CPR training.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-16
2025-10-09 · 746.5202(3) · Medium High
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…
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-16
2025-10-09 · 746.5202(3) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
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.
2025-10-09 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
A caregiver does not have current pediatric CPR training.
2025-10-09 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: 2025-10-17.
A caregiver does not have current pediatric first aid training.
2025-09-24 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
Three caregivers did not have a pre-affidavit of employment on file.
2025-09-24 · 746.5202(3) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
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.
2025-09-24 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
Four caregivers annual training certificates were not available for CCR to review.
2025-09-24 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
The current health inspection report was not available.
2025-08-01 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-29. Correction verified: 2025-09-12.
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.
2024-10-28 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-10-28 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-10-28 · 746.1613(a) · Medium
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
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-10-16 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: 2024-10-28.
A child did not have shot records on file.
2024-10-16 · 746.1613(a) · Medium
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
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-16. Correction verified: 2024-10-28.
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.
2024-10-16 · 746.4907(c) · Medium
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: 2024-10-28.
The equipment support post were not marked to ensure the surfacing is maintained at the appropropriate depth.
2024-10-16 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-23. Correction verified: 2024-10-28.
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.
2023-11-13 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-11-13 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-13. Correction verified: 2023-11-16.
The director completed 15.5 hours of annual training.
2023-03-22 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-12-15 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-29. Correction verified: 2023-01-06.
At the time of inspection, two children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review, according to the age.
2022-12-15 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-29. Correction verified: 2022-12-27.
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.
2022-06-22 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-06. Correction verified: 2022-07-07.
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.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1380280
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.