Kids Place At Grace
6301 YORKTOWN BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chelsea Aguilar
- Phone
- (361) 985-8585
- Regulated since
- Jun 1, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 761128 · number 1228966
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Safety & premises (6), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 44 | 24 | Supervision & ratios (14), Discipline & child guidance (6), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (6), Other (10) |
| 2023 | 12 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 14, 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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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
1 of the 10 personnel records reviewed had records that were not transcribed to English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Staff background & training
2 personnel records reviewed were lacking all required training hours, 1 missing 10 hours, the other missing 18.25.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed sleeping, laying in a crib that was not bare, a blanket was in the crib with the child in addition to a bib.
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 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 10 child records were observed to be missing up to date immunization records. 2 additional records had immunization records that were not current.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises
3 out 10 childrens' records monitored were missing some of the following: health care statements, authorization for emergency medical attention, and emergency contact address and phone numbers.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Records & paperwork
2 of the 10 personnel records reviewed were missing affidavits, form 2912. 1 record of the 10 had the affidavit; however, it was not notarized.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
1 of the 10 personnel records reviewed had records that were not transcribed to English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Staff background & training
2 personnel records reviewed were lacking all required training hours, 1 missing 10 hours, the other missing 18.25.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed sleeping, laying in a crib that was not bare, a blanket was in the crib with the child in addition to a bib.
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 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 10 child records were observed to be missing up to date immunization records. 2 additional records had immunization records that were not current.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Safety & premises
3 out 10 childrens' records monitored were missing some of the following: health care statements, authorization for emergency medical attention, and emergency contact address and phone numbers.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Records & paperwork
2 of the 10 personnel records reviewed were missing affidavits, form 2912. 1 record of the 10 had the affidavit; however, it was not notarized.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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 17, 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 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 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 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 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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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom, one infant was observed asleep in a crib with a loose fitted sheet.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Other
In the 4 to 5 year old classroom, 8 electrical outlets were observed to not have safety outlet plug covers. ***this was corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom, one infant was observed asleep in a crib with a loose fitted sheet.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Other
In the 4 to 5 year old classroom, 8 electrical outlets were observed to not have safety outlet plug covers. ***this was corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline when she grabbed a child by his forearm to redirect his behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. 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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Jun 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline when she grabbed a child by his forearm to redirect his behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Other Serious
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Seven children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Seven children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 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 10, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan submitted for compliance did not have an address listed of where children will be evacuated or how children will continue to care for children until parents arrive. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 10, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan submitted for compliance did not have an address listed of where children will be evacuated or how children will continue to care for children until parents arrive. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 17 out of thirty training hours. Some of the hours include but not limited to: Communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and transportation training. One out of four staff was missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One out of four staff was missing 16 hours of annual training. The trainings include but are not limited to child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, communicable diseases, and food allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness is not provided to parents in the operational policy. The emergency preparedness information that was on file did not have information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how children will continue to be cared for until parents arrive, and an address as to where they will go if they need to evacuate.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 17 out of thirty training hours. Some of the hours include but not limited to: Communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and transportation training. One out of four staff was missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One out of four staff was missing 16 hours of annual training. The trainings include but are not limited to child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, communicable diseases, and food allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness is not provided to parents in the operational policy. The emergency preparedness information that was on file did not have information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how children will continue to be cared for until parents arrive, and an address as to where they will go if they need to evacuate.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Inspector observed one staff in a classroom talking on a cell phone while children were napping. Inspector observed a second caregiver reading a book while caring for children who were napping and a third caregiver eating lunch while in a classroom with children who were napping. A fourth caregiver was observed coloring in a color book while supervising children who were napping.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed one 9 month old infant asleep with a swaddle outfit on top of him being used as a blanket. Inspector asked that staff remove it from the crib and staff member put it in the corner of 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 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed a 2 month old infant swaddled while asleep in a crib. Inspector asked staff to take the swaddle off the child but the staff left the swaddle on and only took the child's arms out.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Other Serious
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Inspector observed one staff in a classroom talking on a cell phone while children were napping. Inspector observed a second caregiver reading a book while caring for children who were napping and a third caregiver eating lunch while in a classroom with children who were napping. A fourth caregiver was observed coloring in a color book while supervising children who were napping.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed one 9 month old infant asleep with a swaddle outfit on top of him being used as a blanket. Inspector asked that staff remove it from the crib and staff member put it in the corner of 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 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed a 2 month old infant swaddled while asleep in a crib. Inspector asked staff to take the swaddle off the child but the staff left the swaddle on and only took the child's arms out.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered by the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed and threw a child on a table, causing bruising to the left and right arms, left shoulder and left lateral torso.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered by the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed and threw a child on a table, causing bruising to the left and right arms, left shoulder and left lateral torso.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 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 3, 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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Oct 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One staff did not communicate with other staff about which incoming children they would be in charge of.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one child was not properly supervised and as a result left the operation and went into a high-traffic road. At the time of the incident, four staff were observed in close proximity to one another instead of caring for children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Staff used lollipops to bribe a child who was attempting to climb the fence and later left the operation unsupervised.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One staff did not communicate with other staff about which incoming children they would be in charge of.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one child was not properly supervised and as a result left the operation and went into a high-traffic road. At the time of the incident, four staff were observed in close proximity to one another instead of caring for children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Staff used lollipops to bribe a child who was attempting to climb the fence and later left the operation unsupervised.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection on 4/9/24 the operation was over their infant capacity. The operation's capacity for infants is 23 and they had 24 infants in care.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the operation was using one room as an infant room without the approval of an amendment. The room has been used since March 2024 for infants however an amendment was not submitted until April 2nd, 2024 and has not yet been approved.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 11, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection on 4/9/24 the operation was over their infant capacity. The operation's capacity for infants is 23 and they had 24 infants in care.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the operation was using one room as an infant room without the approval of an amendment. The room has been used since March 2024 for infants however an amendment was not submitted until April 2nd, 2024 and has not yet been approved.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation failed to submit and receive the results of a background check and FBI Fingerprint for one person who was present and had unsupervised access to children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Other
Inspector observed two staff in two different classroom on cell phones. This citation was previously cited for an investigation. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Staff background & training
Four out of four staff did not have complete training records on file. One out of four staff was missing training on Sids, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development, Food Allergies, and Emergency Preparedness. One out of four staff was missing six hours of training including child maltreatment. The caregiver needs in person training on file. One out of four staff had no trainings on file and requires pre-service. One out of four staff was missing training in child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby and early brain development, and food allergy.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed two infants asleep in restrictive devices. One infant was four months in age and one was six months in age. One child was in a swing and the other was in a bouncer. Inspector observed the classroom a second time later during the inspection and an infant was again observed asleep in a swing.
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 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Other Serious
Inspector observed one infant 5 months of age asleep on stomach, when inspector spoke to staff they stated they placed the baby on her stomach to sleep.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policy on file was missing the following information: 1. Information on TB testing for children and adults 2. Transportation 3. Maintaining unassigned eppi-pens 4. Promotion of indoor/outdoor activity 5. Procedures for parents to contact the director for any concerns, or questions
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness did not have information on how children who are under 24 months or who have limited mobility will be evacuated or for how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
There are no fire drills listed as of January 2024. The operation also has no documentation of checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher, or smoke alarm.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation failed to submit and receive the results of a background check and FBI Fingerprint for one person who was present and had unsupervised access to children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Other
Inspector observed two staff in two different classroom on cell phones. This citation was previously cited for an investigation. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Staff background & training
Four out of four staff did not have complete training records on file. One out of four staff was missing training on Sids, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development, Food Allergies, and Emergency Preparedness. One out of four staff was missing six hours of training including child maltreatment. The caregiver needs in person training on file. One out of four staff had no trainings on file and requires pre-service. One out of four staff was missing training in child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby and early brain development, and food allergy.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed two infants asleep in restrictive devices. One infant was four months in age and one was six months in age. One child was in a swing and the other was in a bouncer. Inspector observed the classroom a second time later during the inspection and an infant was again observed asleep in a swing.
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 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Other Serious
Inspector observed one infant 5 months of age asleep on stomach, when inspector spoke to staff they stated they placed the baby on her stomach to sleep.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policy on file was missing the following information: 1. Information on TB testing for children and adults 2. Transportation 3. Maintaining unassigned eppi-pens 4. Promotion of indoor/outdoor activity 5. Procedures for parents to contact the director for any concerns, or questions
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness did not have information on how children who are under 24 months or who have limited mobility will be evacuated or for how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
There are no fire drills listed as of January 2024. The operation also has no documentation of checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher, or smoke alarm.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff at the operation failed to report suspected abuse/neglect within the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Other
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff were texting on cell phones while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff at the operation failed to report suspected abuse/neglect within the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Other
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff were texting on cell phones while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection at time of follow up inspection. This deficiency will be recited.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection at time of follow up inspection. This deficiency will be recited.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 24, 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 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection, a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care, was present with an ineligible background check.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises
Two infant classrooms observed during lunchtime were not utilizing the safety straps on high chairs, half-moon bucket seats, and low-to-the-floor high chairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises
The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection; the last fire inspection was completed on 4/8/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of the two transportation vehicles did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection, a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care, was present with an ineligible background check.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises
Two infant classrooms observed during lunchtime were not utilizing the safety straps on high chairs, half-moon bucket seats, and low-to-the-floor high chairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises
The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection; the last fire inspection was completed on 4/8/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of the two transportation vehicles did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 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 26, 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 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises
There is peeling paint and rust on a stationary piece of equipment used by children for climbing and sitting. The toddler play area has a gate that does not oepn freely as the bottom of the gate scrapes the ground.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other
The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises
There is peeling paint and rust on a stationary piece of equipment used by children for climbing and sitting. The toddler play area has a gate that does not oepn freely as the bottom of the gate scrapes the ground.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other
The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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