Rising Star Academy, LLC

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.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

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.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

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.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

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

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

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.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

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.

Corrected by Jan 2, 2026

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.

Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

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.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

746.4003(a)(5) · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

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 by Jan 10, 2024

746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

746.4003(b) · First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

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 by Jan 10, 2024

745.619 · Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information

A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

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 by Feb 17, 2023

746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

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 by Feb 17, 2023

746.5103 · Documentation of Fire 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 by Feb 17, 2023

746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

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 by Feb 17, 2023

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.

Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

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.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2022

746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

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

Corrected by Sep 29, 2022

746.1203(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

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.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2022

746.4501(b) · Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

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

Corrected by Oct 11, 2022

746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The operation does not have a playground checklist.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2022

746.5617(a)(4) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

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 by Sep 7, 2022

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.

Corrected by Sep 21, 2022

746.1301(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

Two caregivers who transports children has not completed 2 hours of transportation training,

Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

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 by Sep 7, 2022

746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

One of the transportation vans being used to transport children does not have a first aid kit.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

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.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Two caregiver files evaluated does not have first aid training.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

746.5205(3) · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

The operation has not practiced lock down drills at least four times a year.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

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.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Two caregiver files evaluated does not have cpr training.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The child safety alarm does not work on one of the buses used to transport children.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

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

Corrected by Sep 21, 2022

746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

An employee has not completed any hours of pre-service training. There is no documentation of completed training available for review.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

746.5205(2) · Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

The operation has not practiced severe weather drills at least four times a year.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

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

Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

746.1057 · Director Certificate Not Renewed

The current director has not provided documentation of their renewed director credentials. Their current credentials expired on 6/28/2022.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2022

746.311(a) · AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

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 by Jun 2, 2022

746.3317 · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

The person that prepares the food was observed serving children food for lunch without any gloves on their hands.

Corrected by May 24, 2022

746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

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.

Corrected by May 24, 2022

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

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 by May 24, 2022

746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

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.

Corrected by May 24, 2022

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

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2021

746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

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.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2021

746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

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.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2021

746.1301(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

A director did not have tranpsortation training.

Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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.

Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

746.401(5) · Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

Activity plans for 4 rooms were not posted.

Corrected by Sep 24, 2021