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Rising Star Learning Center

3516 W MAIN ST, League City, TX 77573-1733

Operation number:
1688759
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
201
License effective:
September 25, 2019
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813385062
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for Rising Star Learning Center from August 10, 2021 through May 15, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
57

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
40

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 16 local median in 77573

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.19
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
54%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
62%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.93

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children were missing current immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on DFPS investigation conducted, parent was not notified of less serious injury.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Paint was observed chipping and peeling in the school age classroom.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on external documentation, caregiver was completing daily infant report sheets and did not observe the incident until after injury.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on external documents received, identity of person who was picking up child was not verified or placed in child's file.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Official code
746.4103(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on external documentation, operation staff did not notify parent of less serious injury.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of the nine children observed were not strapped in high chairs.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During inspection, two children did not have current immunizations on file.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During investigation inspection, 11 out of the 12 classrooms observed had food, and diapers in trash can without a lid.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was not kept or stored in the original container for a child in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During investigation inspection, two baby walkers with wheelers were observed in the infant room. Noted: Walkers were removed from the classroom. Pictures were taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During investigation inspection, bottle used to feed infant did not have child's name on it. Noted: Name was added by director.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During investigation inspection, two toys were observed with standing water inside the toys. Noted: Water was emptied from the toys and flipped over.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
Official code
746.3407(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During investigation inspection, infant diaper changing pad had tears. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During investigation inspection, playground was observed with broken play equipment and trash observed on the ground.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 4/25/22, and 3/24/22 have transportation training on file.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During follow up inspection, 1 of the 3 playgrounds observed needed mulch. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not state the operation participates in water activities.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
Official code
746.501(a)(15)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss that operation participates in field trips.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
Official code
746.501(a)(16)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During follow up inpsection, operational policies did not have information for vaccine preventable diseases.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Official code
746.501(a)(28)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss how parents can come to operation and participate in various activities.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Official code
746.501(a)(21)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During follow up inpsection, staff hired on 1/18/21 had 16.5 hours of training for the annual year 2021-2022.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During follow up inspection, staff hired on 6/20/2022 did not have proof of pre-service.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During follow up inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have activity plan posted. Noted: this was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the procedure for medical emergencies.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Official code
746.501(a)(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not discuss the promotion of physical activity.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
During follow up inspection, operational policies did not state if operation has unassigned epinephrine auto injectors on site.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Official code
746.501(a)(29)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During monitoring inspection 5 out of the 11 classrooms observed were not following written activity plan.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During monitoring inspection, children were observed watching National Geographic. Television program was not related to planned activity.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3403
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During monitoring inspection, inspection report dated 9/23/2020 was posted. Noted: Picture was taken.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 5/5/22 and 2/18/19 did not have identification card on file.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During monitoring inspection, staff hired on 11/19/19 did not have proof of pre-service.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on external documentation, caregiver was observed using her phone when incident occured.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Based on external documentation, suspension and expulsion was not documented in operational policies.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed 5 infants sitting at the high chair table not strapped in. A photos were taken and the caregivers strapped the children in.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation is not allowing parents inside the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is not sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to give caregiver the special diet for children in care.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3311(a)(3) - Special Diets - Employees given information
Official code
746.3311(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed in the infant classroom one caregiver had 5 infants all under 12 months. The director had another caregiver come into the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407