Rising Stars Learning Center
826 N CROCKETT ST, Sherman, TX 75090 · Grayson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melony Washington
- Phone
- (903) 893-3333
- Regulated since
- Jun 20, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1244761 · number 1626133
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, it was found that the operation was not following the conditions of a caregiver's background check. The operation had the owner respond in person to ensure that operation could comply with the conditions.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify CCR that an employee had been charged with a crime early in April of 2026. The operation did notify the CCR inspector during the inspection.
HHSC 746.305(a)(5) — Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Evidence was obtained to support a claim that a child was grabbed by a staff member while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection, drinking water was not made available to the children during snack time.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Safety & premises
The gate on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is broken off and missing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Other
During the inspection three electrical outlets in classroom 1 were uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver installed outlet covers to the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan was not on file for a child with a doctor diagnosed food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 06/28/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection there was no smoke detector located in Classroom 1.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not include the benefits of outdoor play, duration of physical activity , or a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's CPR/First Aid certificate expired on 07/30/23.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The file of one caregiver has an updated CPR/First Aid training certificate but does not have updated certification for in-person CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection one a caregiver was supervising twelve children under the age of 5 years.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/06/21.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last gas leak inspection was conducted on 05/01/2019.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of four children's records evaluated did not contain enrollment agreements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(1) — Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records were not available for review for one out of four children's records evaluated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Illness & medication
One out of four children's records evaluated was missing the following immunizations: DTap- 1, Hib- 1, PCV- 1, MMR- 1, Varicella- 1, and Hep A- 1
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
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Staff background & training
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The gate that leads to the operation's outdoor play area was broken at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-11.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have a record of the required immunizations on file for review at the time of inspection. The health statement for the child was also not present.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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