Rising Stars Preschool
Rising Stars Preschool is a licensed child care center in Cedar Park, TX, licensed for up to 131 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 16). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #46 of 46 centers in Cedar Park and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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One caregiver did not complete 24 hours of annual training.
The operation does not have current fire inspection.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver grabbed two children by their shoulders, resulting in a scratch on one child's shoulder.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to follow the conditions on a background check when a caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone with children.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a parent was not notified of a less serious injury.
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection. The sanitation inspection expired on 1/17/2025.
One caregiver did not have CPR training that was done in person with a mannequin. The training was completed online.
One of the children records reviewed did not have the address of the emergency contact.
The operation had medications associated with allergy plans, and one child's medication was not stored in its original container.
During children record review. Two children records were missing the required immunizations.
Two caregivers records reviewed were lacking hazardous material, food allergies and emergency preparedness trainings.
While Record Review, the required admission information for participation in water activities for a child was missing.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
The wooden borders of the large playground were cracked and splintering..
A copy of a current gas inspection was unavailable for review.
The operation did not have the sanitation inspection available to review. There was a note that it was paid and requested for 2021.
About this center
Common questions
Does Rising Stars Preschool take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Rising Stars Preschool’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Rising Stars Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Rising Stars Preschool cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Rising Stars Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Cedar Park, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Rising Stars Preschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 5, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Rising Stars Preschool compare with other daycares in Cedar Park?
It is #46 of 46 centers in Cedar Park by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Rising Stars Preschool last inspected?
Dec 16, 2025. 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 941206 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.