Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool And Day Care
1909 W MILE 3 RD STE 100-300, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rosa Gomez
- Phone
- (956) 997-0552
- Regulated since
- Aug 5, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1332191 · number 1692028
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 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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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other
The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-05.
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Other
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Illness & medication
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Records & paperwork
There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other
The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-05.
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Other
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Illness & medication
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Records & paperwork
There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-12.
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Safety & premises
The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-12.
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Safety & premises
The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 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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Feb 20, 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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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-06. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Illness & medication
Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Safety & premises
Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-05.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-06. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Illness & medication
Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Safety & premises
Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-05.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 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 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 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 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2024 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 30, 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 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 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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Aug 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 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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Mar 9, 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 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
HHSC 745.621(b)(3) — Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training
Five staff files were reviewed: one staff members is missing 10 hours of annual training and a second staff member is missing 8 hours of annual trainings including trainings on the following topics: Management Hazardous materials Food allergies Administering medications Emergency Preparedness Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-20.
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Food & allergies
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children's emergency contact other than the parent.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Illness & medication
Five children's records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
HHSC 745.621(b)(3) — Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training
Five staff files were reviewed: one staff members is missing 10 hours of annual training and a second staff member is missing 8 hours of annual trainings including trainings on the following topics: Management Hazardous materials Food allergies Administering medications Emergency Preparedness Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-20.
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Food & allergies
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children's emergency contact other than the parent.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Illness & medication
Five children's records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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