Rising Star Academy, LLC
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Critical
A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support child/caregiver ratios are not being maintained.
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- Serious
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.
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- Critical
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.
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- Serious
Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.
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- Moderate
1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
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- Critical
A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.
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- Moderate
An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - 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.
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- 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- Critical
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
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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
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- Serious
There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The operation does not have a playground checklist.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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
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- Serious
Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.
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- 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- 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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
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- Moderate
A director's file (record/training) was not available for review at the time of inspection. One caregiver's training was not availalbe at the time of inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Activity plans for 4 rooms were not posted.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Three infant feeding sheets had not been updated within the past 30 days. The last time each was updated was 6/1/21, 8/8/21, and 8/1/21.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A director did not have tranpsortation training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Four cribs had sheets that were loose creating wrinkles which present a risk to a sleeping infant. The sheets were not snug/tight. This was corrected at inspection when the new sheets were removed from the classroom and replaced with snug, tight fitting sheets. The new sheets will not be used again in the infant room to ensure safe sleep.
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