Rising Star Academy, LLC

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.

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

1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.

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

1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support child/caregiver ratios are not being maintained.

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

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.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child.