Raising Stars Academy

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on DFPS investigation conducted, it was determined there was one teacher to fourteen 2-year-olds in a classroom. The maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise is 11, so the room was over ratio by 3 children.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Based on DFPS investigation conducted, caregiver was observed on cell phone while supervising children on the playground.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

Based on DFPS investigation conducted, a 2-year-old child was left unsupervised for 10 minutes on the playground.

746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, staff did not communicate with each other about combining classrooms and how many children staff would be responsible for.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

At time of inspection, one out of ten child files reviewed. One child was missing current immunization record in their file.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

At time of inspection, one caregiver (expired 10/2024) and director (expired 2/2025) had expired Pediatric CPR Cards. Noted: CPR training class is scheduled for today at noon.

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

At the time of inspection, nine children's medication had expired.

746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

At time of inpsection, staff who administered medication, did not document their full name on medication log.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

At time of inpsection, two out of the ten children files reviewed. Two children were missing physician and or emergency facility information on admission form.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

At time of inspection, two out of the ten files reviewed. One staff member had 13 hours of annual training and the second staff member had 18 hours of annual training for the 2024-2025 year.

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

At time of inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. One child was missing authorized child pick up information on admission form.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

At time of inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. One child was missing emergency contact information on admission form.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

At time of inspection, one caregiver (expired 10/2024) and director (expired 2/2025) had expired Pediatric First Aid Cards. Noted: First Aid training class is scheduled for today at noon.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

One child's file did not have a copy of the immunzation recrod.

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.