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Rising Star Academy, LLC

920 S PEEK RD, Katy, TX 77450-3184

Operation number:
912517
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:
200
License effective:
May 5, 2009
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813915437
Email:
info@risingstar-academy.com

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 27 available inspections for Rising Star Academy, LLC from September 16, 2021 through February 5, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 17, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.

Two later inspections, from December 30, 2025 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
27

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
57

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
41

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77450

Compared to 43 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.11
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
59%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.81

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.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support child/caregiver ratios are not being maintained.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Alcohol wipes in the first aid kit located in the office and Bus #2 were expired. This was corrected when the director removed the expired alcohol wipes and replaced them with new ones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit located on Bus #2 did not have scissiors. This was corrected when the director placed a pair of scissors in the first aid kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
Official code
746.4003(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.619 - Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information
Official code
745.619
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 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)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
October 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
Official code
746.2803(4)(B)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 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: Staff training
Report finding
An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 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: Staff training
Report finding
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have a playground checklist.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
September 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Official code
746.1057
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
Official code
746.311(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2022
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)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infant feeding sheets had not been updated within the past 30 days. The last time each was updated was 6/1/21, 8/8/21, and 8/1/21.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Four cribs had sheets that were loose creating wrinkles which present a risk to a sleeping infant. The sheets were not snug/tight. This was corrected at inspection when the new sheets were removed from the classroom and replaced with snug, tight fitting sheets. The new sheets will not be used again in the infant room to ensure safe sleep.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A director's file (record/training) was not available for review at the time of inspection. One caregiver's training was not availalbe at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Activity plans for 4 rooms were not posted.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A director did not have tranpsortation training.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2021
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)