Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC
3319 N 15TH A ST, Waco, TX 76708 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 164
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Teresa Williams
- Phone
- (254) 313-1700
- Regulated since
- Jul 18, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1469764 · number 1791464
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Other (10) |
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Other Serious
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 2, 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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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 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 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-06.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-06.
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Other
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-06.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined a child was left on the playground without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
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 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Other Serious
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined a child was left on the playground without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
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 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
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Other
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Jul 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2025 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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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 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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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Supervision & ratios
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Other
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Other
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Supervision & ratios
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Other
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Other
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 22, 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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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 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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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 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 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
HHSC 746.1401(e) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Food & allergies
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
HHSC 746.1401(e) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Food & allergies
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 18, 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 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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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