Children's Education Station LLC
1713 DIAMOND AVE, Penitas, TX 78576 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 190
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Victoria Cantu
- Phone
- (956) 519-4140
- Regulated since
- Dec 18, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1309246 · number 1676219
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | Staff background & training (10) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 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 · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*
HHSC 746.1505(3) — Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
29 children were observed in a room with a capacity of 16. *Children were moved to a room with a capacity over 40.*
HHSC 746.1505(3) — Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 24, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.
HHSC 746.205(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 24, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Liability insurance was not verified by the operation's permit issuance anniversary date. Date of verification was 06/18/2025.
HHSC 746.205(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 18, 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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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 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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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Other
During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-31.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out 10 staff records reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Allergies 2) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases. 3) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 4) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness. 5) Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Building safety, Communicable diseases, Medication, Emergency preparedness.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Other
During rest-time in the after-school room, children were observed watching a cartoon. *This was corrected at inspection when the T.V was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-31.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 childrens records reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 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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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A section of the turf in the outdoor play area was observed deteriorated.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 17, 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 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 18 children. The specified age for the group is 3 years old which allows 15 to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 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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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Staff background & training
Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two new caregivers did not have an Orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Staff background & training
Two new caregivers did not have at least 8 hours of Preservice training before being counted in ratio.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Other
Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-19.
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Records & paperwork
The health inspection report was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation exceeded the licensed infant capacity at the center. There were 9 additional infants in the operation.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Other
Two infant play yards did not have a sheet cover for the mattress. Corrected at Inspection: Fitted sheets were placed on the mattresses.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-19.
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Records & paperwork
The health inspection report was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 14, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 14, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Staff background & training
The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the required annual training hours for the training period, 6/18/20-6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Staff background & training
The Director did not have the required annual trainings for the training period, 6/18/20- 6/18/21. The following training topics were missing: -6 hours in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development, (2)Guidance and discipline, (3)Age-appropriate curriculum [Medium]; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. -child maltreatment -SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, childhood brain development -(1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials --3 hours Management
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The training records for the director and 4 caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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