Little Dragons Southwest
8502 OLD PEARSALL RD, San Antonio, TX 78252 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elva Vasquez
- Phone
- (726) 253-8267
- Regulated since
- Mar 5, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1433091 · number 1763434
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 32 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (6), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver lacked 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
Director lacked one hour of training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver's lacked first aid and CPR 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 2026-08-01. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other
The center did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted March 2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver lacked 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
Director lacked one hour of training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver's lacked first aid and CPR 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 2026-08-01. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other
The center did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted March 2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-07. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 12, 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 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 12, 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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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 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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Dec 16, 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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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that poor judgement was used when a person was allowed access to children in care without proper identification verification.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Other Serious
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Nov 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that poor judgement was used when a person was allowed access to children in care without proper identification verification.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 8, 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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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 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 7, 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 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 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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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was observed expired. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was observed expired. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 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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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records lacked health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records lacked health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A couple of dead rollie pollies were observed on the floor near the exit door. Note: Corrected at inspection when director cleaned up the area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-02.
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Food & allergies
A current menu was not posted. Note: Corrected at inspection when director printed out the menu and posted on the parent board.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A couple of dead rollie pollies were observed on the floor near the exit door. Note: Corrected at inspection when director cleaned up the area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-02.
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Food & allergies
A current menu was not posted. Note: Corrected at inspection when director printed out the menu and posted on the parent board.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The television was observed on in the infant room and toddler room. Note: Corrected at inspection when director turned off the television in both classrooms.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection it was observed that there was a dead roach on the floor, and spider webs on the sink counter. Dust was observed on the floor of the toddler restroom. In the school age room dust and dead insects were observed on the corner of the floor. The trash can in the prek room is being used to dispense food, did not have a lid, making the contents accessible to children. Dust and an old toilet paper roll were observed on the floor in the prek restroom. Note: Corrected at inspection when director cleaned the toddler restroom and prek restroom. Director cleaned the school age room and trash bag was replaced with a clean bag.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The prek restroom did not have soap for children to wash there hands. Note: Corrected at inspection when director put a new bottle of soap in the restroom.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Other
Two electrical outlets were not covered with safety covers. Note: Corrected at inspection when director covered the outlets with safety covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Other
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The television was observed on in the infant room and toddler room. Note: Corrected at inspection when director turned off the television in both classrooms.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection it was observed that there was a dead roach on the floor, and spider webs on the sink counter. Dust was observed on the floor of the toddler restroom. In the school age room dust and dead insects were observed on the corner of the floor. The trash can in the prek room is being used to dispense food, did not have a lid, making the contents accessible to children. Dust and an old toilet paper roll were observed on the floor in the prek restroom. Note: Corrected at inspection when director cleaned the toddler restroom and prek restroom. Director cleaned the school age room and trash bag was replaced with a clean bag.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The prek restroom did not have soap for children to wash there hands. Note: Corrected at inspection when director put a new bottle of soap in the restroom.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Other
Two electrical outlets were not covered with safety covers. Note: Corrected at inspection when director covered the outlets with safety covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers lacked one hour of training in prevention, recognition and reporting child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Safety & premises
One of five children's records reviewed lacked emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers lacked one hour of training in prevention, recognition and reporting child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Safety & premises
One of five children's records reviewed lacked emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 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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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was observed that director had 20 children in the group. The ages range from 2-4 years old, and the specified age is 4, therefore director is over ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
The children were not served eating what the menu indicated, and substitutions were not recorded. Note: Corrected at inspection when the substitution was recorded on the menu.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
It was observed in classroom 1 that the window seal was observed with dust. The changing mat in classroom 1 had yellow stains on the mat. The restroom in classroom 1 was observed with dust and webs on the edge of the walls. The sink in classroom 1 was observed dirty. In classroom 1 it was observed that there was an a live insect crawling on the wall. In classroom 2 it was observed that there were webs on the corner of the walls, and by the fire extinguisher. It was observed in classroom 2 in the closet had dust, dead insects and trash observed on the floor. In classroom 2 it was observed that there were dead insects on the floor by the exit door. In classroom 3 it was the window seals were observed with dust. In classroom 3 it was observed that the vent was observed with dust.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies lacked information on emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies information on handling medical emergencies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(5) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
One child's record lacked health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-28. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Safety & premises
Two children's records lacked address for emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was observed that director had 20 children in the group. The ages range from 2-4 years old, and the specified age is 4, therefore director is over ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
The children were not served eating what the menu indicated, and substitutions were not recorded. Note: Corrected at inspection when the substitution was recorded on the menu.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
It was observed in classroom 1 that the window seal was observed with dust. The changing mat in classroom 1 had yellow stains on the mat. The restroom in classroom 1 was observed with dust and webs on the edge of the walls. The sink in classroom 1 was observed dirty. In classroom 1 it was observed that there was an a live insect crawling on the wall. In classroom 2 it was observed that there were webs on the corner of the walls, and by the fire extinguisher. It was observed in classroom 2 in the closet had dust, dead insects and trash observed on the floor. In classroom 2 it was observed that there were dead insects on the floor by the exit door. In classroom 3 it was the window seals were observed with dust. In classroom 3 it was observed that the vent was observed with dust.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies lacked information on emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies information on handling medical emergencies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(5) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
One child's record lacked health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-28. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Safety & premises
Two children's records lacked address for emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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