Bambino City Montessori Academy, LLC
301 N RIDGEWAY DR, Cleburne, TX 76033 · Johnson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Bethany Vasquez
- Phone
- (817) 659-2432
- Regulated since
- Apr 28, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1212192 · number 1596422
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 28 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (12), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 24 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (10), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 29, 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 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 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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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an immunization record on file. One child's immunization record was not up to date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an immunization record on file. One child's immunization record was not up to date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 26, 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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Oct 5, 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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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 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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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 24, 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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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 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 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan was missing a parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan was missing a parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 14, 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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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One outlet in the two year old classroom was not covered. The violation was corrected inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-10.
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Other
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One outlet in the two year old classroom was not covered. The violation was corrected inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 28, 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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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One infant room caregiver did not training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The governing body has failed to ensure compliance of the rules and law for operating a Licensed Child Care Facility.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation currently does not have Liability Insurance.
HHSC 746.203(1) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided parents with written notification that the oepration currently does not have liability insurancre.
HHSC 746.205(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Safety & premises
During inspection of the playground there were seveal empty plastic water bottles and a broken plastic shovel. The violation was corected at the time of inspection. The bottles and damage shovel was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Records & paperwork
The operaiton has not been maintaining daily, weekly or monthly playground check lists.
HHSC 746.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One infant room caregiver did not training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The governing body has failed to ensure compliance of the rules and law for operating a Licensed Child Care Facility.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation currently does not have Liability Insurance.
HHSC 746.203(1) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided parents with written notification that the oepration currently does not have liability insurancre.
HHSC 746.205(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Safety & premises
During inspection of the playground there were seveal empty plastic water bottles and a broken plastic shovel. The violation was corected at the time of inspection. The bottles and damage shovel was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Records & paperwork
The operaiton has not been maintaining daily, weekly or monthly playground check lists.
HHSC 746.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Staff background & training
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May 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 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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May 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 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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May 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who has received supervision training did not demonstrate competency when they left a special needs infant unsupervised for 1-2 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Food & allergies Serious
An infant was left unsupervised for 1-2 minutes swaddled on the floor with a propped bottle.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have infant cribs labeled.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Other
A caregiver stated that they did not hold a preemie infant with an adjusted age of 6 months old for their feeding.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide a infant daily report to share with the parents on 4/27/22.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not self report a incident where a parent observed their special needs infant laying on a floor unsupervised with a propped bottle.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who has received supervision training did not demonstrate competency when they left a special needs infant unsupervised for 1-2 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Food & allergies Serious
An infant was left unsupervised for 1-2 minutes swaddled on the floor with a propped bottle.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have infant cribs labeled.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Other
A caregiver stated that they did not hold a preemie infant with an adjusted age of 6 months old for their feeding.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide a infant daily report to share with the parents on 4/27/22.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not self report a incident where a parent observed their special needs infant laying on a floor unsupervised with a propped bottle.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-11. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-11. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a fire drill a caregiver left one child in the classroom unattended. The director was able to retrieve the child and bring the child to its group. This was corrected at inspection, when the director came up with a plan to ensure name to face checks were conducted during all transitions. One child was observed going to the restroom by itself. There were no caregivers near the restroom or standing in the hall to supervise this child. The director was informed and a caregiver was sent to supervise the child in the restroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Staff background & training
Out of four staff members records reviewed, three staff members did not have certificates available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Staff background & training
Out of four staff files reviewed, two caregivers did not have current certification of CPR and First Aid training available for review at the time of inspection.
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 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation was in need of a deep clean as old dried urine was visible in the boys restroom, dead inspects were visible on floors, dirt was visible on walls, and dust particles were visible on toy shelves used by children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Other
Electric outlets were not covered in the infant class, two year old class, the hallway, the restroom and a common area classroom.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Illness & medication
Three medications did not have authorize forms signed and dated by the parents authorizing the operation to administering medication.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Illness & medication
One Epi-Pen was not in its original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the maintenance check during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a fire drill since August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation available at the time of inspection showing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested. This was corrected at inspection when the director tested all detectors and documented on the form.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Illness & medication
Out of six files reviewed, two children did not have immunizations available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a fire drill a caregiver left one child in the classroom unattended. The director was able to retrieve the child and bring the child to its group. This was corrected at inspection, when the director came up with a plan to ensure name to face checks were conducted during all transitions. One child was observed going to the restroom by itself. There were no caregivers near the restroom or standing in the hall to supervise this child. The director was informed and a caregiver was sent to supervise the child in the restroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Staff background & training
Out of four staff members records reviewed, three staff members did not have certificates available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Staff background & training
Out of four staff files reviewed, two caregivers did not have current certification of CPR and First Aid training available for review at the time of inspection.
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 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation was in need of a deep clean as old dried urine was visible in the boys restroom, dead inspects were visible on floors, dirt was visible on walls, and dust particles were visible on toy shelves used by children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Other
Electric outlets were not covered in the infant class, two year old class, the hallway, the restroom and a common area classroom.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Illness & medication
Three medications did not have authorize forms signed and dated by the parents authorizing the operation to administering medication.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Illness & medication
One Epi-Pen was not in its original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the maintenance check during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a fire drill since August 2021. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation available at the time of inspection showing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested. This was corrected at inspection when the director tested all detectors and documented on the form.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-10.
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Illness & medication
Out of six files reviewed, two children did not have immunizations available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-24. Correction verified 2022-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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