Raising Stars Academy
A licensed child care center in Texas City, Texas 77591
10825 30th Ave N, Texas City, Texas 77591. (409) 986-4320.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 20 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Galveston County: 5
- 2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 19 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
20 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 127 child care providers in Galveston County had 5.
19 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 9, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety, at the report to the state on Feb 20, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Admission Information - Release Information, at the inspection on Sep 30, 2025
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
20 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 22, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During the walkthrough of the infants B classroom i observed two infants missing updated feeding instructions. Both infants are missing updated feeding instructions for the last 30 days.”
Feb 20, 2026: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“Based on DFPS investigation conducted, a 2-year-old child was left unsupervised for 10 minutes on the playground.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, staff did not communicate with each other about combining classrooms and how many children staff would be responsible for.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on DFPS investigation conducted, caregiver was observed on cell phone while supervising children on the playground.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on DFPS investigation conducted, it was determined there was one teacher to fourteen 2-year-olds in a classroom. The maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise is 11, so the room was over ratio by 3 children.”
Sep 30, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Release Information
“At time of inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. One child was missing authorized child pick up information on admission form.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“At time of inspection, one caregiver (expired 10/2024) and director (expired 2/2025) had expired Pediatric First Aid Cards. Noted: First Aid training class is scheduled for today at noon.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“At time of inspection, one caregiver (expired 10/2024) and director (expired 2/2025) had expired Pediatric CPR Cards. Noted: CPR training class is scheduled for today at noon.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“At time of inspection, two out of the ten files reviewed. One staff member had 13 hours of annual training and the second staff member had 18 hours of annual training for the 2024-2025 year.”
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Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“At the time of inspection, nine children’s medication had expired.”
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Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
“At time of inpsection, staff who administered medication, did not document their full name on medication log.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“At time of inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. One child was missing emergency contact information on admission form.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“At time of inspection, one out of ten child files reviewed. One child was missing current immunization record in their file.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“At time of inpsection, two out of the ten children files reviewed. Two children were missing physician and or emergency facility information on admission form.”
Jan 30, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child’s file did not have a copy of the immunzation recrod.”
Jan 28, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
Jul 15, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the infant classroom one caregiver was caring for 5 infants ages, 3 months, 3 months, 5 months, 5 months and 6 months. The classrom was over ratio by one infant. The infant was moved to the other infant classroom bring the classroom back into ratio.”
Apr 16, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the information during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver using their personal device while supervising children.”
Dec 7, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date
“Medications in the center were labeled with the children’s names, but not the date brought into the center.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“Two medications were for children no longer enrolled in the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the medications were discarded.”
17 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 21, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The toddlers in the Toddler B room were watching a sing and dance music show on the television. The children in this room are 17 to 19 months old.”
Jul 5, 2023: report to the state4 deficiencies
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a caregiver failed to adequately intervene before a child was able to exit the building.”
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Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver
“Based on the Preponderance of evidence found during the DFPS investigation, a center employee younger than 18 years old was alone in a classroom with a group of children.”
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Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver’s attention away from children
“Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation a person in charge of the operation was multi-tasking while caring for children. The caregiver left the room multiple times, and was handling other duties, which took their attention away from maintaining supervision. As a result, a child was able to exit the doors of the operation.”
Dec 7, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director and four staff files did not contain an updated transportation training,”
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“Cots located in the preschool classroom were observed lacking walking space in between them.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“One trashcan was observed uncovered in the preschool classroom.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four of ten staff files did not have annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Building and Premises Safety, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies.”
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Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director files did not contain the following training: Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Building and Premises Safety, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies.”
Nov 22, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 3 month old and 4 month old infant was observed asleep in swings. SN: Pictures were taken.”
Nov 8, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 7 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. SN: Pictures were taken.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was observed with five infants putting the classroom over ratio by one infant.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Changing mats were observed to be torn in the infant classroom.”
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Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of a current fire inspection could not be provided.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The pre-k classroom was observed watching elmo during lunch time.”
Dec 30, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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Documentation of Drills
“The last fire drill was documented 10/1/21.”
All 28 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 18, 2018.
- Its permit has conditions.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 113 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 127 child care providers in Galveston County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 20.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Vickie’s Hidden Treasures | 26 |
| Raising Stars Academy This child care provider | 20 |
| Raising Stars Stem Center | 11 |
| St. John’s UMC Mother’s Day Out | 9 |
| Nasa Kids Academy | 5 |
| Amazing Grace Home Based Child Care | 3 |
| Upbring Head Start (Texas City) | 7 |
| Jadis Johns | Not given |
| Olivia Dacanay | Not given |
| For Children Only Day School | 4 |
| Laura Mallios | 2 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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