Little Tyke - Smithfield Rd
6700 SMITHFIELD RD, North Richland Hills, TX 76182 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:15 AM-06:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tomi Harp
- Phone
- (817) 281-5783
- Regulated since
- Jul 24, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 98335 · number 167865- 1346
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 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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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the follow up a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 11, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the follow up a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have up to date immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have up to date immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
At the time of the visit the children's records were not maintained with updated information for all children reviewed.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
At the time of the visit the children's records were not maintained with updated information for all children reviewed.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 18, 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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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained the operation had requested repairs for areas of the building in playground more than 6 months ago and the repairs have not been made timely.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained it was found that the building at the operation has not been maintained to be free from hazards. On the playground an area of the surfacing has been ripped open, with parts of the surfacing being raised and creating a tripping hazard. In the same area where the surfacing is ripped, there is a large dip in the ground that is hard to see unless you are on it. This creates a tripping hazard for the children. An area in the infant classroom has laminate tile that has raised and broken edges.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained the operation had requested repairs for areas of the building in playground more than 6 months ago and the repairs have not been made timely.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained it was found that the building at the operation has not been maintained to be free from hazards. On the playground an area of the surfacing has been ripped open, with parts of the surfacing being raised and creating a tripping hazard. In the same area where the surfacing is ripped, there is a large dip in the ground that is hard to see unless you are on it. This creates a tripping hazard for the children. An area in the infant classroom has laminate tile that has raised and broken edges.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record for the child on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Food & allergies
At the time of the visit 1 child's file indicated a food allergy but there was no food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record for the child on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Food & allergies
At the time of the visit 1 child's file indicated a food allergy but there was no food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information obtained through DFPS investigation it was found that children were not being changed frequently enough that skin irritation or diaper rash was caused.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information obtained through DFPS investigation it was found that children were not being changed frequently enough that skin irritation or diaper rash was caused.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection a caregiver was heard telling children that since no one took a nap they would not be getting chocolate. The caregiver was spoken to regarding the comment.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection a caregiver was heard telling children that since no one took a nap they would not be getting chocolate. The caregiver was spoken to regarding the comment.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained during an investigation it was found that a child in care had been injured in July of 2022 and required medical treatment from a professional that the operation did not report to Childcare Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained during an investigation it was found that a child in care had been injured in July of 2022 and required medical treatment from a professional that the operation did not report to Childcare Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver showed poor judgement when sharing information of an incident occurring at the center with someone outside the center, instead of with the director. This type of action prevents necessary intervention when incidents occur in the center.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that a caregiver used their personal device during the nap period to send messages to persons outside the center while counted in ratio as the caregiver, which reduces the caregivers ability to supervise adequately.
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 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver used corporal punishment on one child by striking the child on their bottom in an effort to correct a behavior. The same caregiver used a threat of corporal punishment with an object to scare a second child into behaving correctly in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Other Serious
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Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver showed poor judgement when sharing information of an incident occurring at the center with someone outside the center, instead of with the director. This type of action prevents necessary intervention when incidents occur in the center.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that a caregiver used their personal device during the nap period to send messages to persons outside the center while counted in ratio as the caregiver, which reduces the caregivers ability to supervise adequately.
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 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver used corporal punishment on one child by striking the child on their bottom in an effort to correct a behavior. The same caregiver used a threat of corporal punishment with an object to scare a second child into behaving correctly in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 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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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
At the time of the visit 5 of the 6 children's cubbies in the infant classroom had used sippy cups or bottles with no label of the child's name they belonged to. This was corrected when the infant caregivers applied labels to each child's cup during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the visit 2 of the 10 children's files reviewed had listed food allergies with no doctor's note indicating the treatment for the allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in the previous 12 months of operation.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of my visit the child safety alarm on one of the operation vans was not working properly. The alarm did not sound when the van was turned off. A work order was put in during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Food & allergies
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
At the time of the visit 5 of the 6 children's cubbies in the infant classroom had used sippy cups or bottles with no label of the child's name they belonged to. This was corrected when the infant caregivers applied labels to each child's cup during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the visit 2 of the 10 children's files reviewed had listed food allergies with no doctor's note indicating the treatment for the allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in the previous 12 months of operation.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of my visit the child safety alarm on one of the operation vans was not working properly. The alarm did not sound when the van was turned off. A work order was put in during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Dec 20, 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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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 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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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The caregiver did not demontrate competency or self control when she grabbed a two year old child by the wrist to place her in time out.The caregiver pulled hard enough to injure the child's elbow.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The caregiver did not demontrate competency or self control when she grabbed a two year old child by the wrist to place her in time out.The caregiver pulled hard enough to injure the child's elbow.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 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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Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The substitute caregiver did not have orientation to the center prior to being placed in charge of a class room. The director had the substitute complete the center's orientation to correct the deficiency.
HHSC 746.1401(g) — Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant Duties
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-29.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The substitute caregiver did not have orientation to the center prior to being placed in charge of a class room. The director had the substitute complete the center's orientation to correct the deficiency.
HHSC 746.1401(g) — Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant Duties
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One bus driver did not have verification of current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Staff background & training
One bus driver did not have verification of current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Other
The center did not have verification of a current health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Other
The center did not have verification of a current gas inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One bus driver did not have verification of current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Staff background & training
One bus driver did not have verification of current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Other
The center did not have verification of a current health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Other
The center did not have verification of a current gas inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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