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Rising Star Childcare

921 FM 196O RD W., Houston, TX 77090

Operation number:
1823820
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
64
License effective:
November 13, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3462858899
Email:
Not listed
Website:
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 six available inspections for Rising Star Childcare from October 6, 2025 through August 6, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 12, 2026 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

25 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

13 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77090

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
4.17
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.2

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: Administrative posting
Report finding
No activity plans were posted in the infant, toddler, pre-k, and school age rooms.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant area did not have a handwashing sink in the diaper changing area.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Official code
746.4403(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant cribs were not labeled for two infants in care.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was found that infant bottles were not properly labeled and did not include first name or last initial. This was corrected whent the first name and last initials were added to each bottle by the caregiver.
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found that a 7 month old infant was asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib to sleep.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that a 4 year old in the infant area was placed in a high chair for time out. This was corrected when the 4 year old was taken out of the high chair.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions were not made available to review when the caregiver in charge could not fulfill director duties and maintain proper supervision of the infant room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
746.801(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
In the toddler area, the caregiver did not have documentation showing each child's age.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency drills were not made available for review when the caregiver in charge could not fulfill director duties and maintain proper supervision and ratio of the infant room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Playground maintenance records were not made available for review when the caregiver in charge could not fulfill director duties and maintain proper supervision and ratio of the infant room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In the infant area, a 4 year old and a 3 year old were combined with infants when the youngest infant was 7 months old and there was a total of 15 children in care. This was corrected when the 3 and 4 year old were removed from the infant area and placed in the toddler and pre-k rooms.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the facility, it was found that the infant area did not have a caregiver leaving 4 children unattended from ages 7 months to 4 years old when the person in charge revealed that they were also the infant caregiver.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that the caregiver in charge did not have the proper authority and resources to direct the center in compliance with minimum standards due to the caregiver not being able to adequately maintain supervision, ratio, and caregiver responsibilities in the in the infant room and assist with director responsibilities and inspection needs at the same time.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority
Official code
746.1013(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Mold was observed in the ceiling tiles in the Toddler classroom. There was chipped paint observed in the Preschool area.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The television in the Toddler classroom was mounted above the changing the table in the Toddler classroom. The cord from the television was hanging along the changing table, which poses as a risk to the children.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two infants were observed in the nap area, who was left unsupervised while the staff open the door for Licensing staff.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was no rocking chair in the older infant room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Official code
746.2405(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection report reviewed was not complete prior to the application inspection.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sanitation (health) inspection reviewed expired on 10/8/25. In addition, the inspection report reviewed was not the correct type of inspection required.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The Parent Rights information was not included in the operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The information for allowing breastfeeding was not included in the operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Official code
746.501(a)(25)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The information for indoor and outdoor physcial activities was not included in the operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The vison and hearing screening information was not included in the operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.501(a)(12)
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
The gang free zone information was not included in the operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(b) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Official code
746.501(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The information on supportive inclusive services was not included in the operatonal policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)