First Baptist Preschool Of Portland
1305 WILDCAT DR, Portland, TX 78374 · San Patricio County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 279
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amber Click
- Phone
- (361) 643-4644
- Regulated since
- Mar 28, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94748 · number 42251
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 22, 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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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 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 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director position has been vacant for approximately 2 weeks and licensing was not notified of this change.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 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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Jan 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she tossed a child above her head, and the child fell downward to the ground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Other Serious
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon inspection the fire inspection was expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 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 13, 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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Oct 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
HHSC 745.621(a)(3) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 7, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).
HHSC 745.621(a)(3) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 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 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 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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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
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Food & allergies
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
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Food & allergies
One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 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 5, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 5, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, Shaken baby, and Early brain development, Transportation, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: Child maltreatment, Sids, shaken baby, Communicable Diseases including Immunization, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 6 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness Trainings One out of four staff was missing Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Administering Medication, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for 2020-2021. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, transportation, and all trainings in standard 746.1311(e). One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training for 2021-2022. They were missing 2 1/2 hours of annual training. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, and all trainings in section 746.1309 (e) with the exception of medication which was found in the file. One out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of training and were still missing 11 1/2 hours of training for 2020-2021. The staff member was missing trainings in section 746.1309 (e). One out of four staff was missing trainings from standard 746.1309 (e).
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Safety & premises
One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 28, 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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Dec 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 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 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-27. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-27. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-27. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child's arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child's shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-27. Correction verified 2021-12-28.
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Other Serious
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