Rising Star Academy, LLC

Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information

“A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.”

Rule 745.619. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 8, 2023.

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“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.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

“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.”

Rule 746.631(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“An employee’s file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“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.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

Children’s Records - Admission Information

“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.”

Rule 746.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

“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.”

Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 25, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

“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”

Rule 746.1203(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

“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.”

Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2022.

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“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”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 11, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2022.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“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.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 25, 2022.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements

“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.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(B). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 25, 2022.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

“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.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 7, 2022.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

“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.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 7, 2022.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

“One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 9, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

“The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

“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.”

Rule 746.1301(1)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

“An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.”

Rule 746.1301(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

“Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,”

Rule 746.1301(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 9, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“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.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

“The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.”

Rule 746.5205(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

“The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.”

Rule 746.5205(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 9, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 8, 2022.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

“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”

Rule 746.4003(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 9, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The operation does not have a playground checklist.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“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”

Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2022.

Director Certificate Not Renewed

“The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.”

Rule 746.1057. Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 21, 2022.

AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

“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.”

Rule 746.311(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 2, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

“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.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2022.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“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.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2022.

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“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.”

Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

“The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.”

Rule 746.3317. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2022.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“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.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2022.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 31, 2021. Correction verified: Jan 6, 2022.