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Rising Stars Learning Center

826 N Crockett St, Sherman, TX 75090 · Grayson County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Rising Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Sherman, TX, licensed for up to 24 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 18 centers in Sherman and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#17 of 18 centers in Sherman
4High risk
11Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication4
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Background checks1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 14, 2026Found during an investigationBackground checks
Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees §746.305(a)(5)
The operation did not notify CCR that an employee had been charged with a crime early in April of 2026. The operation did notify the CCR inspector during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 14, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
During the inspection, it was found that the operation was not following the conditions of a caregiver's background check. The operation had the owner respond in person to ensure that operation could comply with the conditions.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
HighApr 10, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Evidence was obtained to support a claim that a child was grabbed by a staff member while in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
During the inspection three electrical outlets in classroom 1 were uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver installed outlet covers to the outlets.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A food allergy emergency plan was not on file for a child with a doctor diagnosed food allergy.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2025
HighJul 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
During the inspection there was no smoke detector located in Classroom 1.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
During the inspection, drinking water was not made available to the children during snack time.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The gate on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is broken off and missing.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2025
HighJul 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 06/28/24.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2025
MediumAug 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy did not include the benefits of outdoor play, duration of physical activity , or a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
MediumAug 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighSep 5, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director's CPR/First Aid certificate expired on 07/30/23.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2023
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The file of one caregiver has an updated CPR/First Aid training certificate but does not have updated certification for in-person CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of four children's records evaluated was missing the following immunizations: DTap- 1, Hib- 1, PCV- 1, MMR- 1, Varicella- 1, and Hep A- 1
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement §746.603(a)(1)
Three out of four children's records evaluated did not contain enrollment agreements.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2022
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children §746.1701
During the inspection one a caregiver was supervising twelve children under the age of 5 years.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on 08/06/21.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 6, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation's last gas leak inspection was conducted on 05/01/2019.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Immunization records were not available for review for one out of four children's records evaluated.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022
MediumOct 5, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have a record of the required immunizations on file for review at the time of inspection. The health statement for the child was also not present.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2021
Medium HighOct 5, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The gate that leads to the operation's outdoor play area was broken at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity24 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 20, 2017
DirectorMelony Washington
Phone9038933333
State operation #1626133

Common questions

Does Rising Stars Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Rising Stars Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Rising Stars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Rising Stars Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Rising Stars Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Texoma area, which includes Sherman, is $31.80 a day for infants, $30.80 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Rising Stars Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 14, 2026: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Rising Stars Learning Center compare with other daycares in Sherman?

It is #17 of 18 centers in Sherman by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Rising Stars Learning Center last inspected?

Jun 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1626133 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.