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Rising Star Learning Center

Child care center · 3516 W MAIN ST, League City, TX 77573-1733 · License 1688759

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 201. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (456)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 5/5/22 and 2/18/19 did not have identification card on file.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
I observed 5 infants sitting at the high chair table not strapped in. A photos were taken and the caregivers strapped the children in.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During monitoring inspection, staff with hire dates of 5/5/22, 2/18/19, and 4/25/22 had online CPR training. Staff hired on 3/14/22, 1/18/20, 3/24/22, and 11/19/19 did not have CPR training on file.
3 746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not state the operation participates in water activities.
2 746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation is not allowing parents inside the classroom.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children were missing current immunization record on file.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 11/19/19 did not have proof of pre-service.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of the nine children observed were not strapped in high chairs.
3 746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the procedure for medical emergencies.
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
During monitoring inspection, operation did not have most recent Sanitation Inspection report for inspection that was conducted on November 2021. Operation has report for 2/3/2021.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
During monitoring inspection, inspection report dated 9/23/2020 was posted. Noted: Picture was taken.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
An evaluation of the director's annual training completed between 11/03/2024 and 11/03/2025 found that the director had not completed the required annual training on the topic of handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. The director's date of hire is 11/03/2022.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
During follow up inpsection, staff hired on 1/18/21 had 16.5 hours of training for the annual year 2021-2022.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication was not kept or stored in the original container for a child in care.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is not sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During investigation inspection, infant diaper changing pad had tears. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 3/24/2022 and 4/25/2022 have not obtained completion of High School diploma or GED equivalent.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed caregiver contact with children in care and did not have fingerprint result on file or DPS results on file. The caregiver had direct access to children. The director asked the caregiver to leave.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During investigation inspection, 11 out of the 12 classrooms observed had food, and diapers in trash can without a lid.
4 746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
During investigation inspection, two toys were observed with standing water inside the toys. Noted: Water was emptied from the toys and flipped over.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Based on external documentation, caregiver was completing daily infant report sheets and did not observe the incident until after injury.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During investigation inspection, toilet bowl cleaner was observed on the floor near the toilet that children use. Wheat Thins were observed open next to clorox wipes. Noted: toilet bowl cleaner was placed in a shelf out of reach and wheat thins were removed and clorox wipes were put into a cabinet.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During follow up inspection, 1 of the 3 playgrounds observed needed mulch. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
During inspection, two children did not have current immunizations on file.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During monitoring inspection, children were observed watching National Geographic. Television program was not related to planned activity.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 5/5/22, 3/14/22, 3/24/22, 2/18/19, and 4/25/22 did not have high school diploma or education requirements in file.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss how parents can come to operation and participate in various activities.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss that operation participates in field trips.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During monitoring inspection, directors did not have 30 hours of annual training for 2021-2022 year. Staff hired on 1/18/21 had 11 hours and staff hired on 2/18/19 had 3 hours.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed in the infant classroom one caregiver had 5 infants all under 12 months. The director had another caregiver come into the classroom.
4 746.3311(a)(3) - Special Diets - Employees given information
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to give caregiver the special diet for children in care.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on external documentation, caregiver was observed using her phone when incident occured.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During investigation inspection, playground was observed with broken play equipment and trash observed on the ground.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Based on external documents received, identity of person who was picking up child was not verified or placed in child's file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children files reviewed do not have complete immunization records. Note: One child's parents submitted their current record during the inspection.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Paint was observed chipping and peeling in the school age classroom.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 3/24/2022 and 11/19/19 did not have first aid training on file and had unsupervised contact with children in care. Staff hired on 3/14/22, 1/18/20, 3/24/22, and 11/19/19 did not have first aid training on file.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
I observed a 14 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a bottle. The caregiver removed the bottle from the crib. A photos were taken.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
I observed in 18-24 month classroom a child had hand sanitizer in his hand as was about to put it in their mouth. The caregiver took the hand sanitizer from the child. A pair of scissors was also on the table near the child. The director removed the scissors. Corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
During follow up inpsection, operational policies did not have information for vaccine preventable diseases.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not state if operation has unassigned epinephrine auto injectors on site.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on DFPS investigation conducted, parent was not notified of less serious injury.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 4/25/22, and 3/24/22 have transportation training on file.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
During monitoring inpsection, staff hired on 1/18/20 had 4 hours of training and staff hired of training for the training annual year 2021-2022.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During monitoring inspection 5 out of the 11 classrooms observed were not following written activity plan.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant caregiver was caring for 6 infants ages10 months, 11 months, 13 months, 13 months, 14 months, and 14 months. The specified age group is 13 months. The caregiver was over ratio for infants by caring for 1 more infant than allowed.
4 746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Based on external documentation, suspension and expulsion was not documented in operational policies.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observed in the opening/closing room and the school age classroom that the paint was chipping on several walls. A photo was taken. In the 12-18 month classroom a purple chair had wore and jagged edges. A photo was taken.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
During monitoring inpsection, caregiver was observed using their cell phone while children were in care. Noted: This was observed by director and licensing staff. Caregiver was sent home.
Yes
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
During investigation inspection, two baby walkers with wheelers were observed in the infant room. Noted: Walkers were removed from the classroom. Pictures were taken.
Yes
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 6/20/2022 did not have proof of pre-service.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 1/18/21, 4/25/22, 1/18/20, and 3/24/22 did not have transportation training on file for 2021-2022 year.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on external documentation, operation staff did not notify parent of less serious injury.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the promotion of physical activity.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During investigation inspection, bottle used to feed infant did not have child's name on it. Noted: Name was added by director.
Yes
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During follow up inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have activity plan posted. Noted: this was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During follow up inspection, 1 of the 3 playgrounds observed needed mulch. Noted: Pictures were taken.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During monitoring inspection, children were observed watching National Geographic. Television program was not related to planned activity.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Paint was observed chipping and peeling in the school age classroom.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During follow up inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have activity plan posted. Noted: this was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
During monitoring inspection, operation did not have most recent Sanitation Inspection report for inspection that was conducted on November 2021. Operation has report for 2/3/2021.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
During monitoring inpsection, staff hired on 1/18/20 had 4 hours of training and staff hired of training for the training annual year 2021-2022.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
During investigation inspection, two baby walkers with wheelers were observed in the infant room. Noted: Walkers were removed from the classroom. Pictures were taken.
Yes
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 1/18/21, 4/25/22, 1/18/20, and 3/24/22 did not have transportation training on file for 2021-2022 year.
3 746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss that operation participates in field trips.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
I observed in 18-24 month classroom a child had hand sanitizer in his hand as was about to put it in their mouth. The caregiver took the hand sanitizer from the child. A pair of scissors was also on the table near the child. The director removed the scissors. Corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During investigation inspection, 11 out of the 12 classrooms observed had food, and diapers in trash can without a lid.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on external documentation, operation staff did not notify parent of less serious injury.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
I observed 5 infants sitting at the high chair table not strapped in. A photos were taken and the caregivers strapped the children in.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During investigation inspection, toilet bowl cleaner was observed on the floor near the toilet that children use. Wheat Thins were observed open next to clorox wipes. Noted: toilet bowl cleaner was placed in a shelf out of reach and wheat thins were removed and clorox wipes were put into a cabinet.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
During follow up inpsection, operational policies did not have information for vaccine preventable diseases.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During investigation inspection, playground was observed with broken play equipment and trash observed on the ground.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 5/5/22, 3/14/22, 3/24/22, 2/18/19, and 4/25/22 did not have high school diploma or education requirements in file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children files reviewed do not have complete immunization records. Note: One child's parents submitted their current record during the inspection.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 3/24/2022 and 4/25/2022 have not obtained completion of High School diploma or GED equivalent.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed in the infant classroom one caregiver had 5 infants all under 12 months. The director had another caregiver come into the classroom.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
An evaluation of the director's annual training completed between 11/03/2024 and 11/03/2025 found that the director had not completed the required annual training on the topic of handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. The director's date of hire is 11/03/2022.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During monitoring inspection, directors did not have 30 hours of annual training for 2021-2022 year. Staff hired on 1/18/21 had 11 hours and staff hired on 2/18/19 had 3 hours.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 4/25/22, and 3/24/22 have transportation training on file.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 6/20/2022 did not have proof of pre-service.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Based on external documentation, caregiver was observed using her phone when incident occured.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During monitoring inspection, staff with hire dates of 5/5/22, 2/18/19, and 4/25/22 had online CPR training. Staff hired on 3/14/22, 1/18/20, 3/24/22, and 11/19/19 did not have CPR training on file.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 3/24/2022 and 11/19/19 did not have first aid training on file and had unsupervised contact with children in care. Staff hired on 3/14/22, 1/18/20, 3/24/22, and 11/19/19 did not have first aid training on file.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Based on external documents received, identity of person who was picking up child was not verified or placed in child's file.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two out of the nine children observed were not strapped in high chairs.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss how parents can come to operation and participate in various activities.
4 746.3311(a)(3) - Special Diets - Employees given information
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to give caregiver the special diet for children in care.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medication was not kept or stored in the original container for a child in care.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During investigation inspection, bottle used to feed infant did not have child's name on it. Noted: Name was added by director.
Yes
4 746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
During investigation inspection, two toys were observed with standing water inside the toys. Noted: Water was emptied from the toys and flipped over.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
I observed a 14 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a bottle. The caregiver removed the bottle from the crib. A photos were taken.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two children were missing current immunization record on file.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During investigation inspection, infant diaper changing pad had tears. Noted: Pictures were taken.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
During monitoring inpsection, caregiver was observed using their cell phone while children were in care. Noted: This was observed by director and licensing staff. Caregiver was sent home.
Yes
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 11/19/19 did not have proof of pre-service.
3 746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the procedure for medical emergencies.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
During follow up inpsection, staff hired on 1/18/21 had 16.5 hours of training for the annual year 2021-2022.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on DFPS investigation conducted, parent was not notified of less serious injury.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed caregiver contact with children in care and did not have fingerprint result on file or DPS results on file. The caregiver had direct access to children. The director asked the caregiver to leave.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (128)

128 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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