Brilliant Stars Academy
2645 MARINERS CT, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sevda Abdi
- Phone
- (214) 468-1344
- Regulated since
- Jan 14, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1355165 · number 1707661
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2022 | 64 | 6 | Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (14), Safety & premises (12), Staff background & training (16), Other (16) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 30, 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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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 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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Jun 19, 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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Jun 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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 3, 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 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack.
HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-23. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
5 infants and 2 toddlres were fed raisins (dried fruit) for a snack.
HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-23. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed in a swing and safety straps were not being used. CI: During the inspection an assistant caregiver removed the infant from the swing.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
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Illness & medication
Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed in a swing and safety straps were not being used. CI: During the inspection an assistant caregiver removed the infant from the swing.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
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Illness & medication
Three children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 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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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.
HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.
HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.
HHSC 747.3203(1) — Toys and Equipment Sanitized
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.
HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. The operation has not conducted Lock Down/Shelter and Severe Weather drills, according to standards.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a CO detection system for the second level of the home.
HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four children do not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not been maintaining menus.
HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed placing toys in their mouth during inspection. Toys were not removed during inspection.
HHSC 747.3203(1) — Toys and Equipment Sanitized
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations active play space was observed to have a hoe, weeder, and multiple shovels present. The operations backyard fence has multiples gaps measuring larger than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches.
HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency preparedness plan is missing components 1-5.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May. The operation has not conducted Lock Down/Shelter and Severe Weather drills, according to standards.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a CO detection system for the second level of the home.
HHSC 747.5335(a)(1) — Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Other
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May 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2022 Report · 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, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two children do not have health statements on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-23. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Other
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two children do not have health statements on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-23. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and the 2 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-24.
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Other Serious
A child was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 747.2317(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Illness & medication
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
HHSC 747.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and the 2 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-24.
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Other Serious
A child was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 747.2317(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Illness & medication
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
HHSC 747.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other
9 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training
There was not any proof of the required 24 hours of training on file for the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers for the previous year.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
The training records for the primary caregiver were not available for review during the inspection. There were not any certificates on file for any of the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and the 3 other caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.
HHSC 747.4015 — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Illness & medication
6 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
HHSC 747.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
10 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers did not have current first aid and cpr certification.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training
There was not any proof of the required 24 hours of training on file for the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers for the previous year.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
The training records for the primary caregiver were not available for review during the inspection. There were not any certificates on file for any of the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and the 3 other caregivers did not have proof of current SIDS and shaken baby training.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
3 children were bring cared for by the substitute caregiver upstairs during naptime.
HHSC 747.4015 — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Illness & medication
6 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
5 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency care authotization on file.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have an admission date on file.
HHSC 747.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
10 out of 11 children's files evaluated did not have a statement of health on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review for the primary caregiver or the 3 substitute and assistant caregivers.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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