Austin · Licensed center

Sun Moon And Stars LLC Learning Center

A Reggio Emilia–inspired center in Austin, licensed for 183 children. Shalini Singh (Founder/Director) has been there since 2008.

How they teach

Reggio Emilia–inspired, Waldorf–inspired, Montessori–inspired and play-based

“My center's foundation is based on the philosophies from Reggio, Waldorf, and Montessori with a focus on play based growth and development.”In their words. sunmoonandstarslearningcenter.com, July 2026

“Our classrooms and curriculum are based on center play where we use modern and traditional techniques and tools to help the children grow their skills appropriately.”In their words. sunmoonandstarslearningcenter.com, July 2026

One of 34 Austin-area providers that describe a Reggio Emilia approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Shalini Singh (Founder/Director) since 2008. One other staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

Of 1,219 Austin-area providers, 39 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of twenty years.

What it costs

Application fee $300. Deposit $300, not refundable.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
November 10, 2023
On file
3 visits since January 2022 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
No finding carrying a severity level in the last 24 months.

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 10, 2023

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation did not have a health inspection for the current year.

State licensing record

Dec 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 12, 2022

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

Eight caregivers were missing training on the topic of communicable diseases and immunizations. Three caregivers were missing training on handling and storing hazardous materials. One caregiver was missing training on administering medications to children.

State licensing record

Jan 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 4, 2022

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

One caregiver did not have a certificate for completing a training about handling allergy emergencies.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children · Medium High

One classroom for older infants and toddlers had too many children. The class can only have a total of 13 children, but there were 14 children present today.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Parents provide all lunch and snacks (2-3 snacks/day depending on age)
Outdoors
Outside twice daily, 45 minutes morning and 45 minutes afternoon, weather permitting
Sleep
Required rest/quiet time 12:00-2:00pm for older classrooms; non-nappers get quiet activities; infants follow own routine
Diapers
Parents supply disposable diapers; cloth diapers not accepted
Updates for parents
Weekly email updates from the classroom
Hours
7:45 AM to 5:45 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
full-time, part-time

Policies

When a child is sick
Children with temp of 100°F+ must stay home 24 hours fever-free without medication before returning

Details

Phone
5123262010
Website
sunmoonandstarslearningcenter.com
Address
3810 S 1st St
License
965647, active
Established
2008

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How they teach

How they teach

Who cares for your child

Who cares for your child

What it costs

State record

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A day here

Policies

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