The Learning Experience
3547 MCHARD RD, Pearland, TX 77581 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 218
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jocelyne Salazar
- Phone
- (281) 997-7833
- Regulated since
- Jul 21, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1270799 · number 1647613
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 15 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 21 | 17 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4), Other (6) |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screen time was observed being used in the school age room during nap time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children in two bathrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Illness & medication Serious
Seizure medication for a child was observed to have expired on 6/7/2026.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four fire extinguishers were observed needing to be serviced.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Other
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was no caregiver designated in charge before the director arrived for the day.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-28.
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Staff background & training
Two children between the ages of two to three were observed walking while drinking from a bottle and a sippy cup.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-28.
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Other Serious
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Feb 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were eight infants 12-18 months being supervised by one caregiver when the required ratio was five infants 12-18 months to one caregiver. This was corrected when the owner added another caregiver to the ratio.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency preparedness plan was not present in the parent provided operational policies. This was corrected when the director added the complete emergency preparedness plan to the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who obtained an injury that required medical treatment within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not maintain adequate supervision needed for an infant during water activities. As a result, the infant drank the sprinkler water.
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 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a child who required medical treatment by a Health-Care Professional within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not use play equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, an individual was observed with direct access to children and the operation has not obtained an eligibility notification back from CBCU stating the person could be present. Note: The individual left the facility during the inspection.
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 2023-05-08. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed disinfectant wipes on the floor in the restroom which was accessible to children. Note: The provider removed the cleaning wipes during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
During an inspection at the center on May 8th, 2023 a fire inspection had not been conducted at the center since March 28th, 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 3 children's files evaluated did not contain an updated immunization record. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the provider obtained the udpated shot record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection report was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child's head was completely covered during the follow up inspection in the toddler room. Note: The provider corected this during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child in the older pre-k classroom did not wash their hands after toileting. Note: This was discussed and corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-27.
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Other
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 18 children and there were only 17. Note: Discussed with the provider all caregivers must know how many children are in the class at all times.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A broken soap dispenser was observed in the Pre-School classroom and the light in the restroom was not turning on in the Pre-School 2 when the light switch was flipped on. Note: The operation corrected this during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-11.
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Other Serious
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Dec 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children contained expired alcohol wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the operation was transporting children with no car seats.
HHSC 746.5607(a) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not maintain a transportation log showing the 3-year-old children that were being transported and it was not kept in the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not keep the information showing the facility name and phone number inside the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
11 children were in the van upon arriving at the daycare center and only 10 children were showing on the transportation list. Note: The driver corrected this during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed in the pre-k classroom caring for children as they were using the restroom and preparing for naptime. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-25.
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Other Serious
The sign in and out log for the pre-k classroom only had 5 children signed in when there were 19 children accounted for in the classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the rest of the children in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing 6 staff files the following topics were missing : PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO FOOD ALLERGIES, STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND BIO-CONTAMINANTS, EMERGENCY PREPARATION.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Other
3 Infant feeding instructions had not been signed and dated within the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Other Serious
Health Sanitation Inspection was not available for review during Inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During walk-through it was observed a spray bottle of Bleach located on a shelf next children s cup. It was accessible to children. Note: the Director removed the spray bottle during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 changing mats that were torn ,and cannot be properly cleared.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Other
During walk-through it was observed 2 children laying on incorrect color side for napping mats. They were sleeping on Floor side instead of the Sleeping side .
HHSC 746.4503(c) — Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
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Other Serious
While conducting walk-through I observed 3 classrooms where the children were not signed-in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-25.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based upon the DFPS Investigation, the director failed to ensure that proper training had been completed and did not ensure the driver was following policies.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to practice good judgment by allowing a child in care to disengage the emergency release button for the child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support neglectful supervision of a child in care has occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation did not maintain supervision of a child who was left alone on the van for approximately 40 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based upon the findings from the DFPS Investigation, a person was allowed to transport children prior to completing the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver did not walk the van to account for all children accurately when exiting from the vehicle which resulted in a child being left on the van.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Other Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on a van by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of four caregivers were missing annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing required annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In two classrooms, the diaper changing mats had multiple tears.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Illness & medication Serious
Three out of ten children did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
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Staff background & training
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