Molo Bilingual Montessori School
3535 WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77042 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 240
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Katherine Tollett
- Phone
- (281) 888-9898
- Regulated since
- Jan 2, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1334733 · number 1693827
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 50 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (8), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (14), Other (14) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Date of admission was missing on file for one child. This was corrected during inspection by the owner.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Date of admission was missing on file for one child. This was corrected during inspection by the owner.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-16.
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Other
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Jan 30, 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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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver had education requirements fulfilled outside of US, but it was not translated into english.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver was attending to 6 children during naptime with an age group of 12-17 months.
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 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Other
Lighting in the gymnasium was too dim to be able to see children alseep or the other caretaker at other end of the gym.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Other
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver had education requirements fulfilled outside of US, but it was not translated into english.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver was attending to 6 children during naptime with an age group of 12-17 months.
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 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Other
Lighting in the gymnasium was too dim to be able to see children alseep or the other caretaker at other end of the gym.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Date of admission was missing on file for one out of four records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Date of admission was missing on file for one out of four records checked. This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five records reviewed two staff did not have the full 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five records reviewed two staff did not have the full 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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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 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed at the operation and in a classroom assisting another caregiver with 25 children between the ages of 3y-5y old without an initial background check on file.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was observed at the operation, in a classroom, and caring for children. It was determined the caregiver does not meet the education qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the Primary 3 classroom stated 18 children were present. A total of 25 children were observed present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed in the Primary 3 classroom caring for 25 children between the ages of 3yr and 5yr. old. It was determined the specified age group is 3 years old, which made this classroom out of child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Illness & medication
Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Other
The sign in and out sheet in the Primary 3 classroom was reviewed and showed 20 of 25 children present were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed at the operation and in a classroom assisting another caregiver with 25 children between the ages of 3y-5y old without an initial background check on file.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was observed at the operation, in a classroom, and caring for children. It was determined the caregiver does not meet the education qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the Primary 3 classroom stated 18 children were present. A total of 25 children were observed present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed in the Primary 3 classroom caring for 25 children between the ages of 3yr and 5yr. old. It was determined the specified age group is 3 years old, which made this classroom out of child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Illness & medication
Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Other
The sign in and out sheet in the Primary 3 classroom was reviewed and showed 20 of 25 children present were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present without an initial background and was observed in the classroom caring for children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the Primary 2 classroom stated 18 children were present. A total of 19 children were observed present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Staff background & training
One staff member needs 24 hours of Pre-Service training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers needed training in all special topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training
2 staff members completed online CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
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Staff background & training
Trainings were reviewed during this inspection and it was determined the operation provided trainings to staff members. The operation received an administrative penalty on 10/12/2020.
HHSC 746.1317(a) — Training Criteria - Provided By
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Food & allergies
I observed an unlabeled bottle in the infant classroom. I observed unlabeled cups in the Toddler 2 classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-26.
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Other
Written feeding instructions are needed for two infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed cleaning supplies stored next to the hand washing sink in the Toddler 2 classroom. Note: The cleaning supplies were removed from the hand washing sink during this inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Illness & medication
Medication stored for one child enrolled was not in the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Safety & premises
Food Allergy Emergency Plans were reviewed for three children in care and the following was observed: Parent signature is needed for one child in care. Physician signature is needed for one child in care.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
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Other
The employee list posted shows 10 of 17 staff members.
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 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Other
The CPSC certification was last completed 08/05/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations building and grounds checklist was reviewed during this inspection. The checklist available for review was dated in the year 2020.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and Child Care Regulations. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The Emergency Practices form was reviewed and showed the operation completed one shelter in place drill on 03/25/21. Severe weather drills were conducted on 08/03/21 and 10/19/21.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Illness & medication
Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
The sign in and out sheet in the Primary 1 classroom was reviewed and showed five of fifteen children present were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was observed in one child's file during the inspection. The child's parents had not signed the report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present without an initial background and was observed in the classroom caring for children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the Primary 2 classroom stated 18 children were present. A total of 19 children were observed present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Staff background & training
One staff member needs 24 hours of Pre-Service training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers needed training in all special topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training
2 staff members completed online CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
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Staff background & training
Trainings were reviewed during this inspection and it was determined the operation provided trainings to staff members. The operation received an administrative penalty on 10/12/2020.
HHSC 746.1317(a) — Training Criteria - Provided By
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Food & allergies
I observed an unlabeled bottle in the infant classroom. I observed unlabeled cups in the Toddler 2 classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-26.
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Other
Written feeding instructions are needed for two infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed cleaning supplies stored next to the hand washing sink in the Toddler 2 classroom. Note: The cleaning supplies were removed from the hand washing sink during this inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Illness & medication
Medication stored for one child enrolled was not in the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Safety & premises
Food Allergy Emergency Plans were reviewed for three children in care and the following was observed: Parent signature is needed for one child in care. Physician signature is needed for one child in care.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
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Other
The employee list posted shows 10 of 17 staff members.
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 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Other
The CPSC certification was last completed 08/05/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations building and grounds checklist was reviewed during this inspection. The checklist available for review was dated in the year 2020.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include the following: -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. -How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and Child Care Regulations. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The Emergency Practices form was reviewed and showed the operation completed one shelter in place drill on 03/25/21. Severe weather drills were conducted on 08/03/21 and 10/19/21.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Illness & medication
Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
The sign in and out sheet in the Primary 1 classroom was reviewed and showed five of fifteen children present were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was observed in one child's file during the inspection. The child's parents had not signed the report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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