Rising Star Learning Center

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.

Two children were missing current immunization record on file.

Based on DFPS investigation conducted, parent was not notified of less serious injury.

Paint was observed chipping and peeling in the school age classroom.

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.

Based on external documents received, identity of person who was picking up child was not verified or placed in child's file.

Based on external documentation, operation staff did not notify parent of less serious injury.

Based on external documentation, caregiver was completing daily infant report sheets and did not observe the incident until after injury.

Two out of the nine children observed were not strapped in high chairs.

During inspection, two children did not have current immunizations on file.

During investigation inspection, two toys were observed with standing water inside the toys. Noted: Water was emptied from the toys and flipped over.

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.

During investigation inspection, bottle used to feed infant did not have child's name on it. Noted: Name was added by director.

During investigation inspection, 11 out of the 12 classrooms observed had food, and diapers in trash can without a lid.

During investigation inspection, infant diaper changing pad had tears. Noted: Pictures were taken.

Medication was not kept or stored in the original container for a child in care.

During investigation inspection, two baby walkers with wheelers were observed in the infant room. Noted: Walkers were removed from the classroom. Pictures were taken.

During investigation inspection, playground was observed with broken play equipment and trash observed on the ground.

During follow up inspection, operational policies did not state the operation participates in water activities.

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.

During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the procedure for medical emergencies.

During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss that operation participates in field trips.

During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss how parents can come to operation and participate in various activities.

During follow up inspection, 1 of the 3 playgrounds observed needed mulch. Noted: Pictures were taken.

During follow up inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have activity plan posted. Noted: this was corrected at inspection.

During follow up inspection, operational policies did not state if operation has unassigned epinephrine auto injectors on site.

During follow up inspection, staff hired on 4/25/22, and 3/24/22 have transportation training on file.

During follow up inpsection, operational policies did not have information for vaccine preventable diseases.

During follow up inspection, staff hired on 6/20/2022 did not have proof of pre-service.

During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the promotion of physical activity.

During follow up inpsection, staff hired on 1/18/21 had 16.5 hours of training for the annual year 2021-2022.

During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 5/5/22 and 2/18/19 did not have identification card on file.

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.

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.

During monitoring inspection 5 out of the 11 classrooms observed were not following written activity plan.

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.

During monitoring inspection, children were observed watching National Geographic. Television program was not related to planned activity.

During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 11/19/19 did not have proof of pre-service.

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.

During monitoring inspection, inspection report dated 9/23/2020 was posted. Noted: Picture was taken.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Based on external documentation, caregiver was observed using her phone when incident occured.

Based on external documentation, suspension and expulsion was not documented in operational policies.

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.

Caregivers was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.

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.

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.

I observed 5 infants sitting at the high chair table not strapped in. A photos were taken and the caregivers strapped the children in.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is not sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to give caregiver the special diet for children in care.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation is not allowing parents inside the classroom.

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.

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.

I observed in the infant classroom one caregiver had 5 infants all under 12 months. The director had another caregiver come into the classroom.