Rising Star Academy, LLC

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: A fire inspection has not been conducted since July 5, 2024.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in pediatric first aid.

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain current training in Pediatric CPR.

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026.

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

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

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Education completed outside the U.S. must be evaluated before it counts toward a staff qualification.

State rule 746.1111 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."

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

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

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

Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.

Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026.

High risk The operation's written policies must cover emergency preparedness plans.

State rule 746.501(a)(24) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans"

Inspector's note: 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 Jan 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 30, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: Children were observed sitting in the high chairs without the safety straps secured.

Corrected while the inspector was there.