Little Eagles Learning Center
317 E REDBUD ST, Junction, TX 76849 · Kimble County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kary Adams
- Phone
- (325) 215-2273
- Regulated since
- Jan 13, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1413499 · number 1747708
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (10) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 20 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 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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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 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 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 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, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Outdoor surface material where children play is not attached to the ground. Cracks were observed between surface material. ISD placed a bid to fix the surfacing.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Outdoor surface material where children play is not attached to the ground. Cracks were observed between surface material. ISD placed a bid to fix the surfacing.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-29. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
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Other
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
infants were observed sleeping on swings. Infants were moved to cribs.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other Serious
Infants were observed asleep swaddled in blankets. Blankets were removed from children.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other
Outdoor surface material where children play is not attached to the ground. Cracks were observed between surface material.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
infants were observed sleeping on swings. Infants were moved to cribs.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other Serious
Infants were observed asleep swaddled in blankets. Blankets were removed from children.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other
Outdoor surface material where children play is not attached to the ground. Cracks were observed between surface material.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers did not supervise outdoor time adequately, causing children to act inappropriately.
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 2025-05-10. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers did not supervise outdoor time adequately, causing children to act inappropriately.
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 2025-05-10. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff that were hired in or after September 2023 did not have proof of form 2912.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Staff background & training
two staff were missing the required yearly training hours for 8/2023 to 8/2024. one staff need 24-hour trainings, and the other staff need 16-hour trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Other
Three infants' files did not have proof of monthly revised feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Other
Product certification was observed not in compliance.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
3 out of 10 files were not in compliance with the required immunizations for children attending a childcare program. a child born on 10/23 was missing - 2 dtap, 1 polio, 1 hib and 2 pcv a child born on 7/23 was missing - 2 dtap, 1 hep b, 2 hib, 2 pcv, and 1 polio a child born on 5/2021 was missing - 1 dtap, 1 pcv, and 2 hep b
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff that were hired in or after September 2023 did not have proof of form 2912.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Staff background & training
two staff were missing the required yearly training hours for 8/2023 to 8/2024. one staff need 24-hour trainings, and the other staff need 16-hour trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Other
Three infants' files did not have proof of monthly revised feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Other
Product certification was observed not in compliance.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
3 out of 10 files were not in compliance with the required immunizations for children attending a childcare program. a child born on 10/23 was missing - 2 dtap, 1 polio, 1 hib and 2 pcv a child born on 7/23 was missing - 2 dtap, 1 hep b, 2 hib, 2 pcv, and 1 polio a child born on 5/2021 was missing - 1 dtap, 1 pcv, and 2 hep b
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Operation failed to report a staff and child COVID cases within 48 hours after been notified. One case was reported 7 days later and the other one 3 days later.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Illness & medication
Operation failed to report a staff positive case to Health Department and parents within 48 hours of receiving the notification.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Operation failed to report a staff and child COVID cases within 48 hours after been notified. One case was reported 7 days later and the other one 3 days later.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Illness & medication
Operation failed to report a staff positive case to Health Department and parents within 48 hours of receiving the notification.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 11, 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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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 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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Oct 12, 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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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Between 3 to 4 minutes after approaching caregiver, infant was moved to a crib. form 2970 must be use to notify all parents within 5 days of receiving deficiency.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Between 3 to 4 minutes after approaching caregiver, infant was moved to a crib. form 2970 must be use to notify all parents within 5 days of receiving deficiency.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 20, 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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Staff background & training Serious
An ISD substitute teacher was caring for 3 infants at the daycare without a background check eligibility notification. The substitute teacher confirmed that she was caring for children when I arrived at the daycare and had to leave before I arrived at the classroom.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
Director was aware that an ISD Substitute was caring for infants at the daycare without an initial background check. Daycare had 4 staff and was in compliance and did not need the ISD substitute.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An ISD substitute teacher was caring for 3 infants at the daycare without a background check eligibility notification. The substitute teacher confirmed that she was caring for children when I arrived at the daycare and had to leave before I arrived at the classroom.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
Director was aware that an ISD Substitute was caring for infants at the daycare without an initial background check. Daycare had 4 staff and was in compliance and did not need the ISD substitute.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 1, 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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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant whose contract is as a drop off did not have a feeding instruction. Infant is using drop off services frequently.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant whose contract is as a drop off did not have a feeding instruction. Infant is using drop off services frequently.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A toddler and Infant caregiver were allowed to be present in the classroom without receiving background eligibility notification. The caregiver was asked to leave facility. Director took over the classroom.
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 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
Infant caregiver was feeding a 4 months baby while baby was sitting on a bouncy. Caregiver was approach while I was in the classroom. Caregiver was informed about minimum standards.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Other
3 infant feeding instructions have not been updated for more than a month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
No documentation proving that smoke detectors were tested during the month of August and September was observed.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
4 children records did not have proof of health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A toddler and Infant caregiver were allowed to be present in the classroom without receiving background eligibility notification. The caregiver was asked to leave facility. Director took over the classroom.
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 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
Infant caregiver was feeding a 4 months baby while baby was sitting on a bouncy. Caregiver was approach while I was in the classroom. Caregiver was informed about minimum standards.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Other
3 infant feeding instructions have not been updated for more than a month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
No documentation proving that smoke detectors were tested during the month of August and September was observed.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
4 children records did not have proof of health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Program Operational Policies is missing a statement about the type of physical activities that children will be engaging on and duration.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Program's Operational policies is missing information regarding the availability of an area for breastfeeding.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Discipline & child guidance
Program's Operational policies is missing information on program's abuse and neglect awareness.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operational Policies did not have a statement about requirements and restrictions regarding safe sleep for infant 12 months or younger.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Program Operational Policies is missing a statement about the type of physical activities that children will be engaging on and duration.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Program's Operational policies is missing information regarding the availability of an area for breastfeeding.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Discipline & child guidance
Program's Operational policies is missing information on program's abuse and neglect awareness.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operational Policies did not have a statement about requirements and restrictions regarding safe sleep for infant 12 months or younger.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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