Village Montessori
1629 W 34TH ST, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 270
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Zawaria Ghani
- Phone
- (281) 385-5239
- Regulated since
- Apr 11, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1458603 · number 1784443
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 23 | 13 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (7), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 14 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was using the requested space prior to approval from licensing.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
The permit holder or designee did not notify Licensing of the change of director.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver with a foreign degree was not translated into English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child's food allergy from did not have a parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have available for review a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Safety & premises
Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician/emergency-care facility address.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios
A child enrolled in care for over a year did not have a required health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Other
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Exposed screws were seen sticking out of the playhouse and an exposed pipe was within reach of children. This was corrected when the operation used bins to cover the pipe and removed the exposed screws from the playhouse.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-30.
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Other
The classroom did not have a space set up for each child's personal belongings.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was on the slide without a caregiver supervising the slide area.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding without a caregiver supervising the slide area.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Staff background & training
Training documentation reviewed did not include the certificate or letter containing all of the training documentation requirements.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Staff background & training
The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Staff background & training
The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Staff background & training
The certificates do not state how the trainer qualifies.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was heard yelling at a child. Note: the owner was prompted to address the caregiver and check on the child.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
CCR observed that the operation not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Staff background & training
Six caregivers are missing child mistreatment training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Staff background & training
Six caregiver is missing food allergic training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing child mistreatment training.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
CCR observed an infant under 12 months old sleeping in a crib with a speaker tied to a string hanging on the wall of the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lacks six feet around the perimeter in all directions. Note: The operation added additional unitary surfacing, but the two stationary with slides are not meeting six feet on the unitary surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lack a six-feet rom the perimeter in all directions.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-12. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has two bouncing springfree trampolines and two stationary equipment with slides that are not on the unitary surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation cares for children younger than five years of age, and on the playground, there is a dome climbing equipment.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the poles supporting the sunshade, and there are two staircases located beside the exit slide.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Under the sink in the infant's room, which the operation wants to expand, there is exposed concrete that is chipped and accessible to children, along with a baseboard peeling off the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
CCR observed a diaper cream ointment with the cap closed in the child's mouth during a diaper change. Correction: The caregiver took the diaper cream ointment out of the infant's mouth.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The infant room that the operation wants to add to the space does not have a working hand-washing sink.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-03. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The use zone to enter the slides and the exit of the slide is not six feet from the perimeter. Also, the operation has a climbing tower that is not six feet away from the perimeter.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-15. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee was present with a pending background check. The employee inside the operation performing job duties.
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 2024-08-22. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Other
The most recent inspection form was not posted, the one posted was dated 7/17/2024. The last inspection was conducted on 7/31/2024.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was observed in the Orchid restroom tiles were missing in the ceiling. Corrected: When the operation had someone come replace the ceiling tiles.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Employee in the foyer area with they piano out had a pending background check. Corrected: When the person left for the day.
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 2024-07-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver stated they had 15 children when I counted they had 16 children in care. In a different classroom a caregiver stated they had 12 children when I counted they were 13 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant sitting in a high chair was not strap in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Other Serious
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Jun 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
They are two contract employees, the security guard and kitchen employee with out the required CBCU 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 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver supervising 12 children between 18-24 months without a cleared eligible background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-30. Correction verified 2024-06-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Three caregivers working with children 24 months and younger are missing baby shaken syndrome training.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Records & paperwork
Two children did not have a health statement on file or any document stating they would bring one in within 12 months.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determine the operation subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a thermometer in their first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation on their unitary surfacing that is installed on the playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
In the operational policies the operation did not have children needing a vision and hearing test conducted.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents can find the most recent inspection form.
HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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