Countryside Montessori
625 BENTON RD, Richmond, TX 77489 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 174
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shamsha Walia
- Phone
- (832) 471-6259
- Regulated since
- Oct 25, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1444137 · number 1772257
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 14 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (12), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A total of ten employees files were review. Three out of ten employees have not complete their annual twenty-four hours of training in their respective age group for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Records & paperwork
A total of ten children files were review. Two out of ten children files were missing the health statement from the medical doctor clearing them to attend the childcare center for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A total of ten employees files were review. Three out of ten employees have not complete their annual twenty-four hours of training in their respective age group for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Records & paperwork
A total of ten children files were review. Two out of ten children files were missing the health statement from the medical doctor clearing them to attend the childcare center for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Other
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Other
Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Records & paperwork
One of the ten children files were review. One out of ten children files did not have health statement from the doctor showing he is medical clear to attend the childcare center.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the ten children files were review. Two of the ten children files did not fill out the information if they gave consent to give the child childcare center if they have authorization to give take their child to seek medical attention in case of emergency.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Other
Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Records & paperwork
One of the ten children files were review. One out of ten children files did not have health statement from the doctor showing he is medical clear to attend the childcare center.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the ten children files were review. Two of the ten children files did not fill out the information if they gave consent to give the child childcare center if they have authorization to give take their child to seek medical attention in case of emergency.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 19, 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 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 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 26, 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 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver did not demonstrate acceptance and patience when she grabbed a child and forced the child to move to another part of the classroom. This resulted in the child crying and sustaining scratches.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained by DFPS, physical abuse occurred when a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. This resulted in the child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. The caregiver continued grabbing the child as the caregiver walked closely behind the child towards another part of the classroom. This resulted in scratches on the child?s chin and arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not create incident report for an incident involving a caregiver that resulted in a child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver did not demonstrate acceptance and patience when she grabbed a child and forced the child to move to another part of the classroom. This resulted in the child crying and sustaining scratches.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained by DFPS, physical abuse occurred when a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. This resulted in the child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. The caregiver continued grabbing the child as the caregiver walked closely behind the child towards another part of the classroom. This resulted in scratches on the child?s chin and arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not create incident report for an incident involving a caregiver that resulted in a child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Other Serious
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023.
HHSC 746.801(17) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-08.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023.
HHSC 746.801(17) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 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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Nov 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation by phone call or by the online reporting system of a non-routine incident that potentially placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure and surface to reduce the risk injury to a child.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation by phone call or by the online reporting system of a non-routine incident that potentially placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure and surface to reduce the risk injury to a child.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Staff background & training
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement that they complete the orientation on the policy that prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined 746.1303.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Staff background & training
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement that they complete the orientation on the policy that prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined 746.1303.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 26, 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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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the HHSC investigation there is reason to believe that the operational staff used poor judgment on implementing incorrect sleep techniques to help a child to sleep.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-18. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the HHSC investigation there is reason to believe that the operational staff used poor judgment on implementing incorrect sleep techniques to help a child to sleep.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-18. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 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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Jun 27, 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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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 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 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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