Caterpillar Corner
2700 COLLEGE AVE, Snyder, TX 79549 · Scurry County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lindsey Kubena
- Phone
- (325) 573-5416
- Regulated since
- Feb 15, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1090158 · number 1496969
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 17 | 8 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (5), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A potty chair in the 2 year old room was not sanitized after use and still contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chair was removed from the room brining the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands or the infants hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the infants hands bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Personnel did not have the required health and safety trainigs.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The grass was overgrown in the playground area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a toddler was left alone outside for a 2-minute duration in the enclosed playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the parents were not notified for approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of their child being left alone outside unsupervised.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One personnel file for a current employee was missing proof of orientation. One former employee file was missing proof of orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 18, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An attempt was made to conduct an unannounced monitoring/Plan of Action inspection. The operation was closed. The permit holder/director failed to notify CCR of the closure for the week of Spring Break.
HHSC 746.301(8) — Notification of Planned Closure
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-18. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that two young children in care were unsupervised by the caregivers for less than a 25 second duration. This was self-reported by the operation and confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver supervising infants in care and counted in child/caregiver ratio was on their personal cell phone. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an infant in care walked out of the infant classroom and into the operation's hallway unsupervised. The infant in care was left in the hallway unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. This was confirmed reviewing surveillance footage.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an 11-month-old child in care was asleep in the crib with a tight-fitting bib secured around the infant's neck. There was also a pacifier clip and string that was observed around the infant's neck while the infant was sleeping.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver left the side drop gate down on a crib and walked away from the crib while the infant was awake. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(8) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Drop gates, if present fasten securely and cannot be opened by a child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver placed an infant in care on their stomach to sleep. Numerous infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs in their cribs. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a prospective caregiver with a "pending" background status had access to children in care without an eligibility notification, placing children in care at risk of harm.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
A volunteer caring for infants and counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required 8 hours of Pre-Service Training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was left alone with 8 children in care, ages 13 months-20 months with a specified age group of 12-17 months and a 1:5 ratio. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived from lunch, placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-05. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the unannounced investigation inspection there were two individuals present in the operation without eligible background checks. This was immediately corrected when both individuals left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Staff background & training
During the unannounced investigation inspection files were audited. One caregiver working in the classroom did not have the required annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Staff background & training
Two volunteers did not have a file of the required paperwork. One caregiver and one operational employee did not have proof of CPR First Aid to review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation when reviewing surveillance footage that multiple caregivers were on their cell phones while supervising young children in care on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation through surveillance footage that multiple caregivers failed to adequately supervise young children in care while they were on their cell phone. The lack of supervision subsequently led to a child in care consuming a mushroom while on the playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation toxic mushrooms were located on the playground where young children in care play. The young children in care had access to the toxic mushrooms.
HHSC 746.3701(6) — Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Safety & premises
The caregiver, director, or designee failed to check the outdoor playground area for hazards prior to children in care having access.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
2 of the 8 immunziation records audited did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
One caregiver failed to interact positively with two children in care by using excessive force.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three young children in care were left unsupervised by a caregiver for a duration of approximately 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation staff failed to report an incident within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 9/26/23. The incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation until 10/5/23.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Other
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant feeding instructions was current for 1 out of 8 infants in care enrolled.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Other
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined that 2 caregivers were watching children in care with pending background checks. The caregivers were allowed unsupervised access to the children in care. This was immediately corrected by removing the caregivers from the classroom, placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection 3 of the 4 personnel records surveyed did not have the required health and safety trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises
During the unannounced inspection multiple holes in the ground were observed on the playground presenting a tripping hazard for the children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available for review. The last annual fire inspection available was for 6/22/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection one of the infant classrooms was missing a smoke detector. The annual fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection it was determined that the operation's transportation bus did not have an electronic safety alarm system.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver did not have current medication training when dispensing medication to a child in care.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver administered the wrong dosage of medication to a child in care, making a medication error.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the unannounced follow-up inspection the infant caregiver stepped out of the classroom placing the classroom out of compliance with a 1:11 ratio with 12-17 months olds.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
During the unannounced follow-up inspection safety straps were missing from the high chair table in an infant classroom. The chairs that had safety straps were not fastened. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by fastening the safety straps and removing children in care from the high chair table, placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a water hose was observed laying on the ground on the playground presenting a tripping hazard. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the water hose from the playground area.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that five children in care were not properly supervised by the caregiver. Five of the children in care exited the gate from the playground and walked into the street towards the stop sign on Avenue R for an undetermined period of time.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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