Raising Stars Stem Center
9300 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY STE 70, Texas City, TX 77591 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 126
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Monica Owens
- Phone
- (409) 440-8528
- Regulated since
- Apr 12, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1420422 · number 1752846
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation inspection, it was found caregiver lacked supervision of children while in care.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Staff hired February 29, 2024 conducted pediatric CPR online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Other
During the inspection, 3 out of 5 classrooms were observed not following their written activity plan. Classrooms were supposed to be outside.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, there were five training cups not labeled with child's name in 2 out of the 5 classrooms.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, 1 classroom was observed with Lysol and cleaning solution in reach of children. Noted: Lysol and cleaning solution were removed and placed in a higher cabinet by director.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Classroom is using hand sanitizer in replace of soap and water during diaper changing time.
HHSC 746.3420(2) — Hand Sanitizer - Not Used on Visibly Soiled Hands Unless Away From Classroom and Soap & Water Not Available
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, it was observed in 3 out of the 5 classrooms diapers, wipes, and powder was in reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During inspection, hand washing sink was not observed near the diaper changing area in one classroom.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, the artificial grass surfacing on the playground has not been maintained, and is lifted in multiple areas, which poses a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection, operation did not have documentation showing that fire inspection was conducted.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit is missing tweezers.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A potential employee hired 7/25/2023 was working with children before the operation submitted the background check. There are no eligibility results on file. This was corrected when the person left the premises.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-25. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of ten records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire drill for January was not documented during inspection. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Nap time mats were observed without labels. SN: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-12.
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Other
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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