Cimmaron Elementary YMCA
1100 S Peek Rd, Katy, TX
Rising Star Academy
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Rising Star Academy
Rising Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 5, 2009, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Trained teachers |
| Daily life | Potty training: Supports potty training at each child's pace |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rising Star Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Rising Star Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 200 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #912517
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Visit6 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Dec 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
Oct 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- May 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“1 out of 10 staff files evaulated did not contain a signed affadavit for employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Aug 4, 2023Visit1 rule cited
745.619 - Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information
“A background check was re-submitted for a caregiver without all required information.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
Feb 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“An employee's file reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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 during the visit
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 during the visit
- Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
Sep 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 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”
The state verified the correction on 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”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
Sep 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
Sep 7, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation does not have a playground checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children records evaluated were missing the address for their emergency contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There is no documentation fire drills are conducted monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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,”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
Jul 6, 2022Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
Jun 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
May 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
May 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022
Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
- Dec 3, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Rising Star Academy
Is Rising Star Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 5, 2009.
When was Rising Star Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rising Star Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Rising Star Academy care for?
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rising Star Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Rising Star Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rising Star Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 391-5437 to ask.
What is Rising Star Academy's phone number?
(281) 391-5437.
Where is Rising Star Academy?
920 S Peek Rd, Katy, TX 77450. The nearest other daycare we list is Cimmaron Elementary YMCA, 0.2 miles away.