Shining Stars Montessori School
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 10500 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
About the program
Shining Stars Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 238 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Shining Stars Montessori School is a private Montessori school located in Austin, Texas, serving children using traditional Montessori curriculum and philosophy.
The program follows a Montessori approach and states AMI accreditation.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Shining Stars Montessori School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was not thoroughly cleaned during a diaper change, resulting in a diaper rash.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Three children with diagnosed food allergies had expired medication.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children were missing parent signatures on their food allergy plans. One child was missing a doctor's signature on their food allergy plan.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have all of the medication listed on their food allergy plan present at the operation.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Show all 34 violations on file
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The most recent expired inspection 7/16/25.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two epipens were not in their original containers.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has did not have a current health inspection on file.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children did not have health statements on file.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Two epipens were not in their original containers.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Five caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current in person CPR training.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver did not have current first aid training.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One caregiver did not have proof of education on file.
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three caregivers did not have affidavits on file.
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two caregivers did not have orientation training.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers did not have proof of preservice training.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three children did not have a health statement on file.
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Operation did not have documentation that smoke detectors are being tested monthly.
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Operation has not updated liability through the provider portal as discussed on 5/7/25 during the inspection.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Three caregivers did not have first aid training.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
One caregiver hired after 9/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Three caregivers did not have hands on CPR training.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children did not have the address of their emergency contacts listed.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed diapering a child and allowing the child to go back and play without washing their hands.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
A caregiver walked out of her classroom and left the children unattended briefly during my inspection.
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
There was expired benadryl on the premises.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
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.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Three of 8 childrens' files reviewed were lacking a physician signed health statement.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
What parents say
We've been bringing enrichment programs to Shining Stars for almost 4 years, and it's been a pleasure working with Ms. Vino and her amazing team! The school has bright, spacious classrooms and a beautiful hallway that creates a welcoming atmosphere. They also have a professional cleaning company that comes every weekday to sanitize and clean the entire school. The teachers are caring, professional, and maintain great…
Lu He · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoOur son just completed Kindergarten at Shining Stars, and it was truly a memorable and wonderful experience for him and for us as parents. Ms. Vino, the principal, is an amazing leader who genuinely cares about the children and has built an excellent team of dedicated teachers. We were very impressed by the academic foundation our son developed during his time at Shining Stars. By the end of Kindergarten, he was…
Vasanth Allampalli · 5/5 on Google · a month agoWe have had such a positive experience with Shining Stars. What stands out to us most is how genuinely caring and attentive everyone is. Our child has always been happy to go to school and comes home excited to share what they learned that day, which as parents means a lot to us. Ms. Vino deserves a special mention. She is warm, approachable, and very involved with the children. She seems to know each child…
Samashrita · 5/5 on Google · a month agoOur family had the privilege of being part of the Shining Stars Montessori community for over two years, and we could not be more appreciative of the experience. We are incredibly grateful to Shining Stars Montessori for being such a wonderful part of our son's early learning journey. From the very first day, the teachers and staff created a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where he was encouraged to…
Deepti Raja · 5/5 on Google · a month agoGetting there
10500 Lakeline Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
Questions about Shining Stars Montessori School
Is Shining Stars Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Shining Stars Montessori School holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1689770), with a licensed capacity of 238 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Shining Stars Montessori School had any inspection violations?
Texas records 32 violations for Shining Stars Montessori School in the last three years, 5 of them rated high risk by the state, across 15 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Shining Stars Montessori School take?
Shining Stars Montessori School is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Shining Stars Montessori School cost?
Shining Stars Montessori School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
