Rising Star Academy, LLC

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 2
• Supervision & ratios 8
• Safety & premises 14
• Staff background & training 12
• Records & paperwork 1
• Other 15

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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2. Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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3. Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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4. Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training Serious

     1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

     HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

   • Other

     4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.

     HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

   • Staff background & training Serious

     1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.

     HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

   • Staff background & training Serious

     1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.

     HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.

     HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-06.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.

     HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

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5. Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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6. Nov 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support child/caregiver ratios are not being maintained.

     HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-05.

   • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

     Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.

     HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-05.

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7. Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.

     HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2024-12-30.

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8. Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Safety & premises Serious

     Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.

     HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-25.

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9. Oct 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
   • Other Serious

     Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.

     HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-25.

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10. May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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11. May 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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12. May 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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13. Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      The first aid kit located on Bus #2 did not have scissiors. This was corrected when the director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid kit.

      HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-10.

    • Other

      Alcohol wipes in the first aid kit located in the office and Bus #2 were expired. This was corrected when the director removed the expired alcohol wipes and replaced them with new ones.

      HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-10.

    • Records & paperwork

      1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.

      HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.

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14. Aug 4, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.

      HHSC 745.619 — Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-08.

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15. Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.

      HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-03.

    • Other

      The children's product safety recall list has not been certified annually. The last date of certification was on 5/18/2021. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-17.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review. The last inspection was conducted on 1/14/2022. Note: The Director paid the annual fire inspection fee to the Fire Marshall during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-17.

    • Safety & premises

      Three children files reviewed were missing the following from their admission forms: -Special needs acknowledgment -Address of emergency contact person -Phone number to school for a school age child Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-17.

    • Other Serious

      A child in the 2yr. to 3yr. old classroom was not signed in on the electronic tablet or paper copy of the attendance log. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-17.

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16. Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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17. Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      A caregiver in charge of a group of children 14m to 22m was not aware of the ages of the children in their care. Also, a caregiver in charge of a group of children 2yr. to 3yr. olds were not aware of the ages of the children in their care.

      HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-25.

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18. Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      One caregiver was not aware of the number of children in their care. The caregiver was asked the number of children in their care and looked to the caregiver in charge and asked how many they had. The caregiver then stated multiple times that there were 9 children in care. When asked where the 9th child was the caregiver then counted and stated there were 8

      HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-17.

    • Other Serious

      One caregiver in charge of a group of children 3-4 yrs old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care. After being asked, the caregiver guessed the ages of the oldest and youngest and stated they were not sure and did not know.

      HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-17.

    • Other

      4 children were observed to be placed in a bean shaped table with bucket seats. The seat straps were observed to be removed and were not used. NOTE: Safety straps were ordered during the inspection. Expected delivery Oct. 3-11th

      HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-17.

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19. Sep 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver aggressively grabbed a child repeatedly because the child kept getting up to avoid being in time-out.

      HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-25.

    • Other Serious

      During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline and guidance when caregiver stated the reason for discipling a child was in effort to prepare the child for school.

      HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-25.

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20. Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      An employee who has been employed for a month has not completed orientation training. There is no documentaton training has been completed in the employees file.

      HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Staff background & training Serious

      An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.

      HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,

      HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Staff background & training

      The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.

      HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.

      HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Staff background & training Serious

      Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.

      HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Other Serious

      There are three outlet covers missing in the 3y and 4y old classroom. Also, there is one outlet cover missing in the 4y old classroom.

      HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Safety & premises

      One of the transportation vehicles does not have a complete first aid kit. The following items are missing: (1) Adhesive tape; (2) Antiseptic solution or wipes; (3) Cotton balls; (4) Scissors; (5) Thermometer, preferably non-glass; and (6) Tweezers

      HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation does not have a playground checklist.

      HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.

      HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.

      HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.

      HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The transportation logs are missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This information was added to the transportation logs during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The transportation logs are missing parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. Note: The information was added to the transportation logs during the insepction.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.

      HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.

      HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-08.

    • Staff background & training

      Four personnel records reviewed are not being maintained and complete. The following are missing from one or more records: 1. Staff Driver's License 2. Orientation Training 3. Pre-Service Training 4. Child Care Center Personnel Information Record Form 2947 5. Notarized Affidavit 6. Proof of Education

      HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-29.

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21. Jul 6, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.

      HHSC 746.1057 — Director Certificate Not Renewed

      HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-21.

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22. Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operation failed to notify parents of all children enrolled about a safe sleep deficiency that was cited during the last inspection conducted on 5/24/2022. Notification was supposed to be sent no later than May 29, 2022. Note: Notification to parents of all children enrolled was sent via the procare system during this follow-up inspection.

      HHSC 746.311(a) — AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-02.

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23. May 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A child walked out of their classroom to the front office during the inspection without any supervision. The child is in the 4y to 6y old classroom.

      HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A 6 month old child was observed sitting in a high chair without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver fastened the straps when addressed.

      HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-24.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A 4 month old was observed asleep in a crib with a blanket being used as a covering. Another crib was observed with a blanket and a boppy pillow in it. There was no child in the crib at the time. Note: A photos were taken. The caregiver removed the blankets and boppy pillow from the cribs.

      HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.

      HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.

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24. May 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      During the investigation inspection, it was determined a caregiver was observed on video footage wiping a table top down with soap and water and using the same towel to wipe three children hands and faces.

      HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.

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25. Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

      HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-06.

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26. Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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