Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock)
Daycare center in Round Rock, TX. 2011 Stratford Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664
About the program
Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) is a licensed daycare center in Round Rock, Texas, on the state register since 2020. It is licensed for 191 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Shining Stars Academy provides daycare and preschool services for children ages six weeks to twelve years in Round Rock, Texas.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) 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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement when re-directing a child in care when she used her foot to tap the child on the rear end which resulted in the child falling over.
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
When the caregivers brought their group inside, a child was left behind, unsupervised on the playground.
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The correct child-to-caregiver ratio was neither determined nor enforced at the operation.
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
In several rooms, one teacher was supervising two classrooms simultaneously by standing in a doorway.
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Some napping children were behind the shelving, preventing the caregiver from being able to see them.
Show all 14 violations on file
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did notify parents, but not immediately as required by minimum standards.
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
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left unsupervised in the playground while still signed in to care. The assigned caregiver left the area without verifying the child?s whereabouts, resulting in a lapse in supervision.
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
During a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver was leaving children unattended.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to complete an incident report for a child that was injured.
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation failed to report an injury to the parents.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk to Child Care Regulations.
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 was not supervising properly.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is a missing board in the fence which creates a gap that is large enough for children to walk through. The fence is also splintering and has rusty nails.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Ten child files were reviewed. Five of them did not have permission for emergency medical care.
What parents say
I’ve had both of my kids enrolled at Shining Stars Academy since 2021. While they were good then they are BETTER now. I appreciate the communication and pictures through the Brightwheel app. I will even get phone calls as needed for minor incidents or updates. It always amazes me how most of the staff knows my daughter by name and not just her teachers. There is always a welcoming environment and even though our…
Alexandra Harris · 4/5 on Google · 4 months agoShining Stars is wonderful! The staff is incredibly welcoming, caring, friendly, and professional. They have taken such great care of our son over the past 6 months! Communication is a breeze - they provide photos and notifications throughout the day and always take the time to provide an in-person update at pick up. They’ve gone above and beyond to accommodate diets, feeding schedules, and approaches to solid foods.…
James Gurney · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur son started at Shining Stars around 4.5 months old and instantly adjusted to the AMAZING care in the Little Dippers class with Carolyn, and Cosmo Crawlers with Brittany and Genevieve! He’s almost 12 months, and since day 1 has consistently had the biggest grin when we drop him off and pick him up. Lisa is doing a phenomenal job as the head director. I remember when we toured, she was so warm and gracious and…
Vanessa Arthur · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy daughter has been attending Shining Stars for a little over a year now, started at 3 months and is now 15 months, and I have been very pleased with the care she receives. It can be very nerve racking leaving your child in someone else’s care but I have felt very reassured with all of her teachers. My daughter receives so much love and care from her teachers, this being echoed daily by her excitement when she…
Melissa Dominguez · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
2011 Stratford Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664
Questions about Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock)
Is Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) licensed?
Yes. Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1701924), with a licensed capacity of 191 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) had any inspection violations?
Texas records 12 violations for Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) in the last three years, 8 of them rated high risk by the state, across 20 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 Academy (Round Rock) take?
Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) cost?
Shining Stars Academy (Round Rock) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
