Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2
2718 E MAIN AVE, Alton, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Evelyn Villarreal
- Phone
- (956) 424-6209
- Regulated since
- Oct 28, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1390632 · number 1729975
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 23 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 23 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (7), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (7) |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the infant's first name and initial of last name. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the bottles were labeled with the required information.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An external wall of the building in the outdoor playground required maintenance. Black mold was observed on the wall around pvc pipes. The mold posed a safety hazard as it was in an area withing children s reach. The fence in the outdoor playground was observed with three broken pickets. Cleaning supplies were stored under a sink cabinet without a safety latch in the infant room. The cleaning supplies observed were a can of Lysol disinfectant spray, a spray bottle of clorox with water, and plastic bags. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies and plastic bags were accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the cleaning supplies and plastic bags were stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (11). Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing current training in transportation safety.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Safety & premises
1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Illness & medication
2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Staff background & training
Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-22. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Other Serious
A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-18. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Illness & medication
One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.
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 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-01.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Staff background & training
One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training
Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Safety & premises
Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-21. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other
Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other Serious
A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Records & paperwork
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place.
HHSC 746.3607(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises
Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-15. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Other
Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Other
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was a bucket filled with water in the younger playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider dumped the water from the bucket.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.
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Other Serious
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff trainings records were reviewed. One staff member is missing 11 hours of annual training including abuse/neglect training. Transportation training for driver could not be located at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Records & paperwork
One out of four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A total of 12 childen ages 12mo-12yo were observed combined in the school-age room.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Medications were administered to three children without written parent authorization.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A total of 14 children ages 12mo-6yo were combined in the school-age classroom.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Other
Children ages 12mo-6yo were watching TV in the school-age room.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Other
Napping mats are not labeled with the children's name nor number assigned. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the mats by number and generated a list with the mat assignment.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff members were present at the operation without background check elegibility notice.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-23. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was in charge of ten children, however, children were divided among two classrooms. There were four children in the school-age room ages 19mo to 4yo, one of them was in a high chair while an additional 6 children ages 18mo-4yo were napping in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was caring for five children ages 3mo, 3mo, 11mo, 12mo and 12mo. Specified Age Group is 0-11mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
A total of 13 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have individually assigned cribs / play-yards for two children under the age of 12mo. This was corrected at inspection when provider assigned each of the children a play-yard and labeled them with their names.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-13.
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Food & allergies
No water was offered or served during PM snack. No water jugs/cups were observed in the toddler room and water fountain in school-age room is not working.
HHSC 746.3301(f) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Groceries including frozen chicken patties and ground meat were left at room temperature for over two hours.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Illness & medication
Children's medication was stored in the fridge next to food items including sauce, pudin and yogurt.
HHSC 746.3807(3) — Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Front door which is labeled as an emergency exit was locked upon arrival. All staff present at the operation were in charge of a group of children and no other staff were readily available to allow access without leaving the classroom.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A group of nine children ages 11mo-6yo were watching the movie Sherk. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-14.
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Other
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant-age child was alone and unsupervised in the infant room.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Other Serious
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Feb 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children ages 9mo-3yo were watching coco melon during inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Other Serious
An infant-age child was awake and remained in a high chair for 25 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Illness & medication
Four children's files were reviewed; one file is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Other
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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
First Aid kit is missing tape, scissors, tweezers and cotton balls.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedures for parental notifications -Physical and outdoor activities policy -Inform parents they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operation without having to secure prior approval
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and the following items are missing: -Procedure of how children under age 24 mo / with limited mobility will be evacuated -How will operation continue care after an emergency evacuation/relocation
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation diagrams are posted in all rooms, however, diagrams signal of which way to exit the rooms but do not indicate the path that staff/children need to take to evacuate or relocate. Diagrams are also posted at an adult's eye level that would make difficult for young children to view.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(2) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is not a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Staff background & training
Operation does not have an emergency transportation training.
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Other
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