Childrens Cottage Infant Center
3910 BROOKWOODS DR, Houston, TX 77092 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rachel Vasquez
- Phone
- (713) 686-7658
- Regulated since
- Dec 12, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 100380 · number 199137
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (6), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Other
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Records & paperwork
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Other
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Records & paperwork
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
HHSC 746.3415(2) — Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
HHSC 746.3415(2) — Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Other
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Records & paperwork
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Safety & premises
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Other
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Records & paperwork
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Safety & premises
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
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 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-09. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
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 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-09. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 17, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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