Rising Star Academy, LLC

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City / County / ZIP: Katy / Harris / 77450
Street address: 920 S Peek Rd
Phone: (281) 391-5437
Capacity: 200
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 5, 2009
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated February 5, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated January 10, 2024 to December 17, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 7 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Rising Star Academy, LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 7 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-02-05.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	7
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-12-17 · 746.1111 · Medium

Education Outside of U.S.

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

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02

2025-12-17 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

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

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02

2025-12-17 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

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

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-02

Full citation history from HHSC (52)

2025-12-17 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-06.
A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.
2025-12-17 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
2025-12-17 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
2025-12-17 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.
2025-12-17 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.
2025-12-17 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-02. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.
2025-11-24 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-22. Correction verified: 2026-02-05.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
2025-11-24 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-22. Correction verified: 2026-02-05.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support child/caregiver ratios are not being maintained.
2024-12-23 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
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.
2024-11-25 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-11-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.
2024-10-13 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-18. Correction verified: 2024-11-25.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.
2024-01-10 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.
2024-01-10 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-01-10 · 746.4003(a)(5) · Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-08-04 · 745.619 · High
Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-08.
A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.
2023-02-17 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-02-17 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-02-17 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-02-17 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
2023-02-17 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-10-17 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
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.
2022-09-29 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
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
2022-09-29 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
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.
2022-09-29 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-11. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
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
2022-09-08 · 746.2803(4)(B) · Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
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.
2022-09-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
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.
2022-09-07 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.
2022-09-07 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-12. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.
2022-09-07 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.
2022-09-07 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,
2022-09-07 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-16. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.
2022-09-07 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.
2022-09-07 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-12. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
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.
2022-09-07 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
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
2022-09-07 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-12. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.
2022-09-07 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
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.
2022-09-07 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-21. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
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
2022-09-07 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-08. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The operation does not have a playground checklist.
2022-09-07 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-16. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.
2022-09-07 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-09-08.
Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.
2022-09-07 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-21. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
2022-09-07 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-16. Correction verified: 2022-09-29.
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.
2022-09-07 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-09-07 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-07-06 · 746.1057 · Low
Director Certificate Not Renewed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-15. Correction verified: 2022-07-21.
The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.
2022-06-02 · 746.311(a) · Medium High
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-05-24 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-24. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
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.
2022-05-24 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-24. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.
2022-05-24 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-24. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
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.
2022-05-24 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-05-13 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-24. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
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.
2021-12-10 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-06.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=374502

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