Glo Day Care Center
320 ORANGE ST, Abilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 272
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Allie Tobin
- Phone
- (325) 675-8125
- Regulated since
- Oct 4, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 96548 · number 126210
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Illness & medication (4), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 27, 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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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 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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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed supervising 11 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 23 months old. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were removed from the room bringing the classroom into ratio.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed supervising 11 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 23 months old. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were removed from the room bringing the classroom into ratio.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver demonstrated concerning behavior on separate occasions, including aggressively handling an infant in their crib, yanking a toy from the same infant, and forcefully pushing the infant while seated at the feeder table.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Safety & premises
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed placing an infant in a feeder table without buckling the safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Other Serious
During the review of video surveillance, an infant was observed in a bouncer for approximately 33 minutes. Another infant was observed in a jumper for approximately 25 minutes, another infant was observed in a jumper for approximately 22 minutes, and another infant was observed remained seated in the feeding table for approximately 16 minutes not being fed or conducting any other activity.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Other Serious
During the review of video surveillance, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 21 minutes.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Food & allergies
During the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver force fed a child their bottle for approximately 3 minutes while the child's arms were retrained and the child resisted the bottle.
HHSC 746.3311(c) — Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to wash their own hands after diaper changing on six separate occasions.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to wash six infants' hands after diaper changing on six separate occasions.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to sanitize the diaper changing surface on 6 separate occasions.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver demonstrated concerning behavior on separate occasions, including aggressively handling an infant in their crib, yanking a toy from the same infant, and forcefully pushing the infant while seated at the feeder table.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Safety & premises
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed placing an infant in a feeder table without buckling the safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Other Serious
During the review of video surveillance, an infant was observed in a bouncer for approximately 33 minutes. Another infant was observed in a jumper for approximately 25 minutes, another infant was observed in a jumper for approximately 22 minutes, and another infant was observed remained seated in the feeding table for approximately 16 minutes not being fed or conducting any other activity.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Other Serious
During the review of video surveillance, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 21 minutes.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Food & allergies
During the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver force fed a child their bottle for approximately 3 minutes while the child's arms were retrained and the child resisted the bottle.
HHSC 746.3311(c) — Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to wash their own hands after diaper changing on six separate occasions.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to wash six infants' hands after diaper changing on six separate occasions.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to sanitize the diaper changing surface on 6 separate occasions.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 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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Oct 2, 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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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 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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Aug 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 2 year child was made to sit in time out for longer than 2 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver committed acts of prohibited punishment on a 2 year child in care when they pulled the child's hair, poked them in the face and kicked the child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Aug 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 2 year child was made to sit in time out for longer than 2 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver committed acts of prohibited punishment on a 2 year child in care when they pulled the child's hair, poked them in the face and kicked the child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon review of caregiver files, 2 caregivers, taht were hired more than 90 days ago, were lacking pre-service training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon review of caregiver files, 2 caregivers, taht were hired more than 90 days ago, were lacking pre-service training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility.
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 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility.
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 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver with a conditional status was left alone to supervise a group of children.
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 2024-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver with a conditional status was left alone to supervise a group of children.
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 2024-12-20.
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Other Serious
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A 22 month old child in care was administered .62 ML more of a dosage of ibuprofen than what was directed on the medication's label for the child's age, per the parents request. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made a change in policy and sent a mass email to all enrolled parents stating that the operation will no longer administer medication effective 4/24/2024.
HHSC 746.3803(c) — Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A 22 month old child in care was administered .62 ML more of a dosage of ibuprofen than what was directed on the medication's label for the child's age, per the parents request. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made a change in policy and sent a mass email to all enrolled parents stating that the operation will no longer administer medication effective 4/24/2024.
HHSC 746.3803(c) — Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Apr 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 29, 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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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 10 month old was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket over them. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed from the infant and the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 10 month old was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket over them. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed from the infant and the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant in the infant room was not buckled into the kidney bean toddler feeding table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the child in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Other
Infant feeding forms were not being updated every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Illness & medication
Medication that was provided by parents was not labeled with the date that it was brought to the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver labeled the medication with the date.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts was lacking an 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 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Illness & medication
A child's file was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant in the infant room was not buckled into the kidney bean toddler feeding table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the child in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Other
Infant feeding forms were not being updated every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Illness & medication
Medication that was provided by parents was not labeled with the date that it was brought to the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver labeled the medication with the date.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts was lacking an 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 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Illness & medication
A child's file was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Safety & premises
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May 24, 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 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director was lacking required annual training hours in required topics. Multiple caregivers were lacking annual training hours in required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Other Serious
At the time of inspection an infant was found to be in a swing, when teacher was asked how long the infant had been in the swing, the teacher said the infant had been in there for 40 minutes. Infant was removed from the swing at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-10. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Other
Annual Sanitation inspection has not been conducted for the current year. The most current documentation at the center is from 03/22/2021.
HHSC 746.3401(b) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current documention for fire drills for the month of March 2022 and the month of April 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director was lacking required annual training hours in required topics. Multiple caregivers were lacking annual training hours in required topics.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Other Serious
At the time of inspection an infant was found to be in a swing, when teacher was asked how long the infant had been in the swing, the teacher said the infant had been in there for 40 minutes. Infant was removed from the swing at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-10. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Other
Annual Sanitation inspection has not been conducted for the current year. The most current documentation at the center is from 03/22/2021.
HHSC 746.3401(b) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current documention for fire drills for the month of March 2022 and the month of April 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-18.
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Staff background & training
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