Texas records · HARRIS County · KATY
Rising Star Academy, LLC
Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 5, 2009
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 920 S PEEK RD, KATY, TX 77450 3184
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- May 5, 2009
- Operation number
- 912517
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 16 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 8 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,234 |
| Citations recorded | 52 |
| Record covers | December 3, 2021 – February 5, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 25 |
| Medium | 11 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.
A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.
Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support child/caregiver ratios are not being maintained.
Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026.
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Correction verified by the state on February 5, 2026.
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 verified by the state on December 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.
Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.
Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of 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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on October 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on October 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on October 17, 2022.
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 verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
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 verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
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 verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
The operation does not have a playground checklist.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
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 verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2022.
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 verified by the state on September 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.
Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.
Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022.
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 verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
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 verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2022.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.