Little Foot Daycare
2305 BRIARWOOD DR, Mission, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Palmira S Torres
- Phone
- (956) 432-3904
- Regulated since
- May 24, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 151841 · number 531639
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Other (8) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director supervising the children did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present, the director stated there were 6, however, there were 8 children in care.
HHSC 747.1503(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 9-month-old infant was left unsupervised in the living room of the home when the caregiver supervising the infant, left the living room area and joined the director in the main room where the rest of the children present were being cared for.
HHSC 747.1503(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 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other
Screen time was provided for a 9-month-old infant who was being cared for in the living room. Note: This was addressed with the director and the television was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other Serious
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director supervising the children did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present, the director stated there were 6, however, there were 8 children in care.
HHSC 747.1503(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 9-month-old infant was left unsupervised in the living room of the home when the caregiver supervising the infant, left the living room area and joined the director in the main room where the rest of the children present were being cared for.
HHSC 747.1503(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 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other
Screen time was provided for a 9-month-old infant who was being cared for in the living room. Note: This was addressed with the director and the television was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plan available for review was not current. The activity plan provided was for the month of May 2026.
HHSC 747.2103(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Other
Screen time was provided for a group of children including a 9 month infant in care. Note: This was addressed with the director and the television was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two slides observed in the outdoor playground had broken plastic. This posed a safety hazard as children could accidentally pinch themselves when using the slide. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the broken slides were removed from the outdoor playground.
HHSC 747.4401(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Safety & premises
The use zone in front of the exit of a slide did not extend the required six feet in the outdoor playground. A second slide was overlapping the use zone of the exit of the slide. Note: This was Corrected during the inspection as the second slide was removed from the outdoor playground.
HHSC 747.4605(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
The safety documentation available for review was not maintained for emergency drills, fire extinguisher checks, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide checks. The Emergency Practices Form 7263 available for review was for emergency drills and checks conducted in February 2026. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director updated the Emergency practices form.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Other
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plan available for review was not current. The activity plan provided was for the month of May 2026.
HHSC 747.2103(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Other
Screen time was provided for a group of children including a 9 month infant in care. Note: This was addressed with the director and the television was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two slides observed in the outdoor playground had broken plastic. This posed a safety hazard as children could accidentally pinch themselves when using the slide. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the broken slides were removed from the outdoor playground.
HHSC 747.4401(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Safety & premises
The use zone in front of the exit of a slide did not extend the required six feet in the outdoor playground. A second slide was overlapping the use zone of the exit of the slide. Note: This was Corrected during the inspection as the second slide was removed from the outdoor playground.
HHSC 747.4605(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
The safety documentation available for review was not maintained for emergency drills, fire extinguisher checks, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide checks. The Emergency Practices Form 7263 available for review was for emergency drills and checks conducted in February 2026. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director updated the Emergency practices form.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival to the operation children of varying ages were observed watching cartoons on a television during the naptime.
HHSC 747.2105(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Safety & premises
A tube of prescribed ointment, a bottle of over the counter pain reliever, and a retractable razor blade scraper were observed inside a drawer in the children's restroom. This posed a safety hazard as the drawer did not have a safety latch and the items were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the hazardous items were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
A step 2 infant to toddler swing was installed inside the children's classroom without proper unitary surfacing or use zones. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when the swing was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 747.4401(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Illness & medication
2 of 6 children files reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Staff background & training
The training records for the director and substitute were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival to the operation children of varying ages were observed watching cartoons on a television during the naptime.
HHSC 747.2105(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Safety & premises
A tube of prescribed ointment, a bottle of over the counter pain reliever, and a retractable razor blade scraper were observed inside a drawer in the children's restroom. This posed a safety hazard as the drawer did not have a safety latch and the items were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the hazardous items were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
A step 2 infant to toddler swing was installed inside the children's classroom without proper unitary surfacing or use zones. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection when the swing was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 747.4401(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Illness & medication
2 of 6 children files reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Staff background & training
The training records for the director and substitute were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training record for CPR was not available for review.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training record for CPR was not available for review.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 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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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 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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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device/swing.
HHSC 747.2326 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device/swing.
HHSC 747.2326 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
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Other Serious
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The wooden fence in the outdoor playarea was observed with broken panels.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication
Three children records did not have a copy of the immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training
Trainings were not available for review.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The wooden fence in the outdoor playarea was observed with broken panels.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication
Three children records did not have a copy of the immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training
Trainings were not available for review.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 2, 2021 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 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The an infant was not secured with the safety straps while being on a swing. Note: The swing was removed since it was old (more than 20 years).
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was cleaning supplies under the cabinets in the restroom used by the children. Note: The cleaning supplies were removed.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Other
The swings were attached to a composite structure. Corrected at Inspection: The swings were removed from the inspection.
HHSC 747.4501(c) — Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Illness & medication
Three children's records did not have a health statement. One child's record did not have a copy of the immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Staff background & training
The personnel and training records were not available for review. The safety practice documentation for emergency drills is not being maintained with the current fire drills. The last fire drill documented was on 6/08/21.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The an infant was not secured with the safety straps while being on a swing. Note: The swing was removed since it was old (more than 20 years).
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was cleaning supplies under the cabinets in the restroom used by the children. Note: The cleaning supplies were removed.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Other
The swings were attached to a composite structure. Corrected at Inspection: The swings were removed from the inspection.
HHSC 747.4501(c) — Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Illness & medication
Three children's records did not have a health statement. One child's record did not have a copy of the immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Staff background & training
The personnel and training records were not available for review. The safety practice documentation for emergency drills is not being maintained with the current fire drills. The last fire drill documented was on 6/08/21.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Safety & premises
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