St Jerome Early Childhood Ctr
8825 KEMPWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77080 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mirna Grant
- Phone
- (713) 461-0835
- Regulated since
- Feb 14, 1991
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 118344 · number 403990
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (10) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-24.
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Safety & premises
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A reviewed infant feeding instruction was last updated on 1.30.26. This form was corrected during the inspection when the parent updated the infant feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-24.
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Safety & premises
Seven of the reviewed children files did not have a complete emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Other
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The space between the seesaw and a rotating equipment is 7ft. The use zone between the equipment overlaps.
HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Safety & premises
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 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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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
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Safety & premises
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was providing care for 12 two year olds. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
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Safety & premises
A large hole that posed a tripping hazard was located on the playground area. This was corrected when the director covered the hole.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
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 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Staff background & training
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current First Aid/CPR training.
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 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. A classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents may visit the child-care center at any time during hours of operation. A child -care center is a gang-free zone.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Other
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
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 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection that was available for review expired on 11/21/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises
The testing of the fire extinguisher was not documented.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Other
The testing of the carbon monoxide detector was not documented.
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 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 7, 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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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 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 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In two of the toddler classrooms the diaper changing mat had several tares in the middle of the changing mats. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the two changing mats were replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Other Serious
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A three month old infant was sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other
In the toddler classroom it was dark when I walked in the classroom where it was hard to see the children. Corrected: When the caregiver open the blinds in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Other
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers one in the infant class and one in the toddler class observed providing direct care to the infants in these classrooms prior to receiving eligibility status.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 10 children, when I counted they were 11 children in care the caregiver was unaware of how many children she had during nap time.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Other
The caregiver was unsure of the ages of the children she had in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The toddler one class had 6 children in the group with one caregiver SAG 12-17 month of. The ratio for this class is one to five.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 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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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver didn't show good judgment when she yanked a child out of his seat and dragged him across the room.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver used harsh punishment when she forcefully sitting the child down in a chair.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Other Serious
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Oct 25, 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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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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