Little Laughter's Childcare Center
641 RANKIN RD STE 600, Houston, TX 77073 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lakendra Moore
- Phone
- (281) 209-2010
- Regulated since
- Jun 25, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1297760 · number 1667967
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (4) |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 6 | Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
3 of the 4 caregivers folders observed did not have the required form notarized and signed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
3 of the 4 caregivers folders observed did not have the required form notarized and signed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 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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Dec 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Other Serious
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The child safety alarm on both vans were not properly working and the alarm did not sound off.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 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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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
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 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 of the 5 caregivers CPR/first aid licenses could not be observed.
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 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver license was observed to be exipred dated 5/2024.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 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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May 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 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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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
1 of 6 children folders immunization was not observed.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 5 caregivers folders affidavit could not be observed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 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 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 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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May 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(c) — Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave a soiled disposable diaper to a child to place in the trash.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-06. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a recent DFPS investigation, it was observed that a caregiver did not remove disposable gloves and wash her hands between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(c) — Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 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 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
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 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was observed issuing snack to children in care. Corrected at Inspection: Caregiver was asked to leave.
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 2022-11-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-24. Correction verified 2022-11-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-24. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 caregivers and director cpr/first aid license exipred 3/2022. Current license could not be observed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-24. Correction verified 2022-11-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
6 week old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection observed dated for 11/26/2019.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-24. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises
All fire extinguishers observed last serviced in March of 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 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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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Staff background & training
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Illness & medication
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation validated their people list on 06/17/2020. The operation has a total of 7 employees on their staff list within the operation.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Staff background & training
Four staff files did not contain the trainer's qualifications on a training certificate with numerous titles.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed with 14 children, 11 months- 5 years of age.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Approximately 6 children under the age of 2 was observed in front of a television screen. The operation utilizes the television in the morning time during drop-off, and breakfast time. Younger children were observed in high chairs in the cafeteria area while the television was being utilized.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two of the operation's vehicle did not have the electronic safety alarm system installed properly. A walkthrough was conducted of both vehicles, in which neither alarm was in working condition.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Illness & medication
One child's file did not include an updated immunization/vaccination card.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training
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