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Shining Stars Montessori LLC

10500 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717 · Williamson County

Shining Stars Montessori LLC is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 238 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 34 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (13 of 34). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #418 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #418 of 427 centers in Austin
5High risk
19Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
34 citations from 15 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications13
Health & medication9
Building & playground safety5
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Background checks1
Other standards1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 16, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths §746.3501(2)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was not thoroughly cleaned during a diaper change, resulting in a diaper rash.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2026
MediumDec 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not document the dates that the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were checked. This was corrected when the director completed the documentation.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children were missing parent signatures on their food allergy plans. One child was missing a doctor's signature on their food allergy plan.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2025
MediumDec 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Three children with diagnosed food allergies had expired medication.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2026
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan present at the operation.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighSep 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Three caregivers were missing annual training hours. One caregiver was missing 4 hours, one caregiver was missing 24 hours, and the last caregiver was missing 7 hours.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
HighJul 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The most recent expired inspection 7/16/25.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium HighJun 27, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Two epipens were not in their original containers.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
HighJun 3, 2025InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two children did not have health statements on file.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
LowMay 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
Three caregivers did not have affidavits on file.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
MediumMay 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One caregiver did not have proof of education on file.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two caregivers did not have orientation training.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
Medium HighMay 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Two caregivers did not have proof of preservice training.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
LowMay 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
One caregiver hired after 9/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
Operation did not have documentation that smoke detectors are being tested monthly.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
Medium HighMay 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One caregiver did not have current in person CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
MediumMay 21, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
Operation has not updated liability through the provider portal as discussed on 5/7/25 during the inspection.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
Medium HighMay 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver did not have current first aid training.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children did not have the address of their emergency contacts listed.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
MediumMay 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver was observed diapering a child and allowing the child to go back and play without washing their hands.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Three caregivers did not have hands on CPR training.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
HighMay 7, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver walked out of her classroom and left the children unattended briefly during my inspection.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary §746.3803(b)
There was expired benadryl on the premises.
Correction verified May 21, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Two epipens were not in their original containers.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation has did not have a current health inspection on file.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Five caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
Medium HighMay 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Three of four personnel files reviewed were found to only have online CPR training certificates available for review. The in person aspect of the training was missing.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
HighMay 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last compliant fire inspection was observed to be completed in 2022. A fire inspection completed on 4/3/24 required corrections that are not yet completed.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumAug 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Three of 8 childrens' files reviewed were lacking a physician signed health statement.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit did not have gloves or the guide to first aid and emergency care. The director was able to add both items to the kit to make it complete at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity238 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 29, 2019
DirectorNiranja Fernando
Phone5128107827
State operation #1689770

Common questions

Does Shining Stars Montessori LLC take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Shining Stars Montessori LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Shining Stars Montessori LLC accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Shining Stars Montessori LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Shining Stars Montessori LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Austin, is $43.80 a day for toddlers, $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Shining Stars Montessori LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 17, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Shining Stars Montessori LLC compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #418 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Shining Stars Montessori LLC last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1689770 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.