Faith Academy Child Care
301 CHERRY ST, Waco, TX 76704 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Patricia Bedford
- Phone
- (254) 292-1234
- Regulated since
- Sep 8, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1384107 · number 1725399
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Safety & premises (8), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 54 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (16), Safety & premises (12), Staff background & training (10), Other (10) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 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 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who required pre-service had not received pre-service training on immunizations and preventing communicable diseases. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Staff background & training
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in communicable diseases and immunizations. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Food & allergies
Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed and posted next to the operation's license.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Ten of the children who ride the van did not have their emergency medical treatment information in the van binder. This was corrected during the inspection when the required information was printed and placed in the van binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The first aid kit in one of the vans was missing a thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection when an extra thermometer from the center was added to the van's first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Illness & medication
Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Records & paperwork
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a notarized employment affidavit. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver completed the affidavit and got it notarized.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who required pre-service had not received pre-service training on immunizations and preventing communicable diseases. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Staff background & training
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in communicable diseases and immunizations. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Food & allergies
Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed and posted next to the operation's license.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Ten of the children who ride the van did not have their emergency medical treatment information in the van binder. This was corrected during the inspection when the required information was printed and placed in the van binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The first aid kit in one of the vans was missing a thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection when an extra thermometer from the center was added to the van's first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Illness & medication
Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Records & paperwork
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a notarized employment affidavit. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver completed the affidavit and got it notarized.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 21, 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 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver stepped out of a classroom to answer the door, leaving the children in the room briefly unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
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 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver stepped out of a classroom to answer the door, leaving the children in the room briefly unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
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 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The toddler and pre-k classes only had 50 minutes of outside time scheduled. This was corrected during the inspection when the class schedules were updated to allow each class 60 minutes of outside time.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Safety & premises
One of the first aid kits was missing a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of a first aid guide was made and placed in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Safety & premises
The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The toddler and pre-k classes only had 50 minutes of outside time scheduled. This was corrected during the inspection when the class schedules were updated to allow each class 60 minutes of outside time.
HHSC 746.2206(1)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Safety & premises
One of the first aid kits was missing a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of a first aid guide was made and placed in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Safety & premises
The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Several cots had labels that had been pulled off by the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cots were re-labeled with each child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-11.
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Other
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Mar 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Several cots had labels that had been pulled off by the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cots were re-labeled with each child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Safety & premises
Out of eight children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's signature on the allergy emergency plan, one was missing school information and permission to ride the van from school, and one was missing healthcare information. During the inspection, the school information and permission to ride the van were completed by the child's mother.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Safety & premises
Out of eight children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's signature on the allergy emergency plan, one was missing school information and permission to ride the van from school, and one was missing healthcare information. During the inspection, the school information and permission to ride the van were completed by the child's mother.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 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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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who had conditions on their background check, including the condition of not being left alone with children, was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when another teacher returned to the classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who had conditions on their background check, including the condition of not being left alone with children, was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when another teacher returned to the classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Staff background & training
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other
Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Staff background & training
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other
Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 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 30, 2024 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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Aug 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The afterschool class did not have a a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a tub of diaper cream left within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the diaper cream was moved out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The bottom of a piece of play equipment had been pulled out of the ground, exposing the anchoring rebar and creating a tripping and injury hazard.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The afterschool class did not have a a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a tub of diaper cream left within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the diaper cream was moved out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The bottom of a piece of play equipment had been pulled out of the ground, exposing the anchoring rebar and creating a tripping and injury hazard.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Other
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was a mop bucket with water in it was accessible to children in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was a mop bucket with water in it was accessible to children in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other Serious
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the five staff files reviewed, none of the caregivers who work in the infant room had training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, and early childhood brain development; three did not have training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, adminstering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials; and two did not have training in preventing food allergy reactions.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent handbook did not include the benefits of physical activity, criteria for when extreme weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits going outside, procedures for inclusive services to special needs children and the center's policy on employee vaccinations.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
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Safety & premises
Several of the cribs in the infant room had sheets that were not snug-fitting on the crib mattresses.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The handwashing sink in the infant room was being used for cleaning spoons used to feed the infants. This was corrected when the caregivers were told that the handwashing sink could not be used for that purpose and that dirty utensils needed to be sent to the kitchen to be cleaned.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises
There was an ant hill with live ants present on one of the playgrounds. This was corrected during the inspection when maintenance was called to spray and bury the ant hill.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a currently list of employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed and posted a current list of employees.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a children's product recall form certifying that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner signed the form verifying that she had reviewed the recalled products list.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Other
The rubber mulch material at the end of the slide had been pushed out of place. This was corrected during the inspection when more rubber mulch was put down.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises
The pre-k room did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed a new evacuation diagram and posted it in the room.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had obtained a new vehicle for transportation, which did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Illness & medication
Out of the eight children's records reviewed, one did not have completed healthcare information, three needed updated immunization records, and one was missing an admission date.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's drill log showed that tests in January and February had not been recorded for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection as tests in March had been completed and recorded.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Staff background & training
Out of the five staff files reviewed, none had a start date recorded, one did not have proof of education on file, one did not have a background check letter on file, and two did not have a statement saying they attended orientation including an overview of the operation's policy on abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the five staff files reviewed, none of the caregivers who work in the infant room had training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, and early childhood brain development; three did not have training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, adminstering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials; and two did not have training in preventing food allergy reactions.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent handbook did not include the benefits of physical activity, criteria for when extreme weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits going outside, procedures for inclusive services to special needs children and the center's policy on employee vaccinations.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
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Safety & premises
Several of the cribs in the infant room had sheets that were not snug-fitting on the crib mattresses.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The handwashing sink in the infant room was being used for cleaning spoons used to feed the infants. This was corrected when the caregivers were told that the handwashing sink could not be used for that purpose and that dirty utensils needed to be sent to the kitchen to be cleaned.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises
There was an ant hill with live ants present on one of the playgrounds. This was corrected during the inspection when maintenance was called to spray and bury the ant hill.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a currently list of employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed and posted a current list of employees.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a children's product recall form certifying that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner signed the form verifying that she had reviewed the recalled products list.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Other
The rubber mulch material at the end of the slide had been pushed out of place. This was corrected during the inspection when more rubber mulch was put down.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises
The pre-k room did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed a new evacuation diagram and posted it in the room.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had obtained a new vehicle for transportation, which did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Illness & medication
Out of the eight children's records reviewed, one did not have completed healthcare information, three needed updated immunization records, and one was missing an admission date.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's drill log showed that tests in January and February had not been recorded for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection as tests in March had been completed and recorded.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Staff background & training
Out of the five staff files reviewed, none had a start date recorded, one did not have proof of education on file, one did not have a background check letter on file, and two did not have a statement saying they attended orientation including an overview of the operation's policy on abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not know the name of a child the caregiver was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the children in a classroom were left unsupervised.
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 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide children's sign-in and sign-out logs for March 5th when requested.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide attendance sheets for an employee when requested.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Other
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Mar 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not know the name of a child the caregiver was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the children in a classroom were left unsupervised.
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 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide children's sign-in and sign-out logs for March 5th when requested.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide attendance sheets for an employee when requested.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Other
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection two caregivers were in the care of eleven infants ages 4-18 months old. This was corrected during the inspection by the 18 month old being moved to the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the cribs were observed side by side with no space in between. Infants were observed touching each other inside the cribs. This was corrected during the inspection by the cribs being spaced apart.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last documented fire marshall inspection was completed in June 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other
Five of the ten children files evaluated were missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection two caregivers were in the care of eleven infants ages 4-18 months old. This was corrected during the inspection by the 18 month old being moved to the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the cribs were observed side by side with no space in between. Infants were observed touching each other inside the cribs. This was corrected during the inspection by the cribs being spaced apart.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last documented fire marshall inspection was completed in June 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other
Five of the ten children files evaluated were missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection one caregiver was observed with 14 children ages 18-23 months old on the playground. This was corrected by a second cargiver coming to the playground.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection one caregiver was observed with 14 children ages 18-23 months old on the playground. This was corrected by a second cargiver coming to the playground.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that the two caregivers supervising the children in care walked out the classroom leaving children inside the classroom unsupervised
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Other
It was found that a caregiver was using a cellphone while supervising children in care
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 6, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that the two caregivers supervising the children in care walked out the classroom leaving children inside the classroom unsupervised
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Other
It was found that a caregiver was using a cellphone while supervising children in care
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection one infant and one toddler hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Safety & premises
Duirng the inspection the baseboard in a classroom was observed coming hanging from the wall and accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection one infant and one toddler hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Safety & premises
Duirng the inspection the baseboard in a classroom was observed coming hanging from the wall and accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 9, 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 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Observed two infants in chairs without the straps being utilized. This was corrected during the inspection by the infants being removed from the chairs without straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Observed two infants in chairs without the straps being utilized. This was corrected during the inspection by the infants being removed from the chairs without straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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