Raising Stars STEM Center
Raising Stars STEM Center is a licensed child care center in Texas City, TX, licensed for up to 126 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 14 centers in Texas City and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the investigation inspection, it was found caregiver lacked supervision of children while in care.
During the inspection, 1 classroom was observed with Lysol and cleaning solution in reach of children. Noted: Lysol and cleaning solution were removed and placed in a higher cabinet by director.
During the inspection, 3 out of 5 classrooms were observed not following their written activity plan. Classrooms were supposed to be outside.
During inspection, hand washing sink was not observed near the diaper changing area in one classroom.
During inspection, operation did not have documentation showing that fire inspection was conducted.
Classroom is using hand sanitizer in replace of soap and water during diaper changing time.
Staff hired February 29, 2024 conducted pediatric CPR online.
During the inspection, there were five training cups not labeled with child's name in 2 out of the 5 classrooms.
During the inspection, it was observed in 3 out of the 5 classrooms diapers, wipes, and powder was in reach of the children.
During the inspection, the artificial grass surfacing on the playground has not been maintained, and is lifted in multiple areas, which poses a tripping hazard.
The first aid kit is missing tweezers.
A potential employee hired 7/25/2023 was working with children before the operation submitted the background check. There are no eligibility results on file. This was corrected when the person left the premises.
Two of ten records did not contain a completed emergency contact.
Fire drill for January was not documented during inspection. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Nap time mats were observed without labels. SN: This was corrected during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Raising Stars STEM Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Raising Stars STEM Center’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Raising Stars STEM Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Raising Stars STEM Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Raising Stars STEM Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Texas City, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Raising Stars STEM Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 3, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Raising Stars STEM Center compare with other daycares in Texas City?
It is #5 of 14 centers in Texas City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Raising Stars STEM Center last inspected?
Jun 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1752846 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.