Vanguard Academy Katy
21950 KINGSLAND BLVD, Katy, TX 77450 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 116
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Hao Wu
- Phone
- (346) 257-4770
- Regulated since
- May 11, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1366022 · number 1714383
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (5), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 23 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following procedures: Communication How staff will evacuate and relocate with essential documentation. How staff will continue to care for children until each child has been released. How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, A caregiver was observed in the classroom with direct access to children.The operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present. The caregiver did leave the operation during the inspection.
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 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was only 8 children in the classroom and there was 9 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other Serious
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was only 14 children and there was 16 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Other Serious
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Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there was 10 children and there was only 8 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was observed leaving the classroom without being accompanied by a caregiver.
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 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported a qualifed center director within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Other Serious
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Jun 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 out of 8 staff files evalauted did not contain proof of education that has been translated into english.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Other
There is no loose fill surfacing material installed to the outside play area.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Other
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a pending background check was present in the Toddler 2 classroom and had access to children in care.
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 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregivers record reviewed is missing 12 annual training hours. Another caregivers record reviewed is missing 11 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Staff background & training
The Director has not completed 30 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Staff background & training
The Director does not have current first aid training. The training expired on 8/2022.
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 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Staff background & training
The Director does not have current cpr training. The training expired on 8/2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not certified annually the recall item list. Date of last certification was on 11/21/2021. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicle that is used to transport the children to and from school does not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicle used to transport children to and from school does to not have a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicle used to transport the children to and from school does not have a child safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A cargiver responsible for 4 children between the ages of 4y and 7y did not state the correct number of children currently present in the classroom. The caregiver stated there were 5 children currently present when asked.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-06.
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Other
A caregiver responsible for a group of 7 children between the ages of 3y and 4y did not have 1 child signed in on the attendance sheet. A caregiver responsible for a group of 9 children between the ages of 2y and 3y did not have 4 children signed in on the attendance sheet. A caregiver responsible for a group of 5 children age 1 years old did not sign 1 child out on the attendance sheet. The child had transitioned to another classroom for the day. A caregiver responsible for a group of 4 children between the ages of 4y and 7y did not have 4 children signed in on the attendance sheet. Note: All caregivers signed the children in on the attendance sheets during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-28.
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Other Serious
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Nov 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not maintain supervision when a two-year-old child was left outside on the operation's playground. The child was found by another caregiver which brought the child to their classroom and to inform the teachers the child was left alone on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-22. Correction verified 2022-12-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During this investigation, it was determined the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk. A two-year old child was left unsupervised on the operation's playground.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-22. Correction verified 2022-12-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency. During the follow-up inspection conducted, corrections had not been made.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-06-07.
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Safety & premises
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three of four staff files reviewed are missing completion of orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-08. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Food & allergies
Two infants who are not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-25. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver in the infant room did not sanitize the diaper changing table after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-25. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not have how staff will continue to care for the children during an emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to provided documentation of the 2021 emergency practices form by compliance date of 5/27/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Safety & premises
A child's record was missing the emergency contact information from their admission form.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
Two of four staff files reviewed were missing an affidavit from their files.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-08. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Staff background & training
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not put specific measures in place for a child that the operation was aware needed more supervision than usual, to prevent a child from being at risk of harm or danger.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest the operation did not report the incident of a child exiting an outdoor playground gate that placed the child at risk of serious harm and danger, no later than two days after incident occurring.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation did not complete an incident report regarding them preventing a child from leaving out a gate on their outside playground without permission or supervision from a caregiver.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a caregiver to transport children in care before submitting and receiving an eligible background check.
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 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Staff background & training
The operation allowed a driver to transport children prior to him completing the required two hours of transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was allowed to transport children without having the required CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-16. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest a child was not securely restrained in a safety belt while being transported by the operation.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Eight of the children in care was transported without emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms being in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four of the children in care was transported without parent s names, parent's telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers for them in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Inside the schoolers classroom there is 1 missing ceiling tile, 1 torn ceiling tile with partial water damage.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection posted. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted a copy of the most recent licensing inspection.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have posted a current employee list. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted a copy of the current employee list.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did no have for review the annual CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) certification. Note: This was corrected when the director printed and posted the certification.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have for review a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
All of the operations fire drills for 2021 is more than 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation have not conducted any Sheltering drills for severe weather for the year.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have in the transportation binder emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and the parent's names for each child being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Safety & premises
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