The Childrens Courtyard
600 MID CITIES BLVD, Hurst, TX 76054 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 250
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Taylor Green
- Phone
- (817) 656-7170
- Regulated since
- Feb 14, 1996
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 142583 · number 517369- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 12 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined that a caregiver was present in a classroom at the operation for more than a 2 week period with an incomplete background check status.
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 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
This was found to be deficient when the director of the operation allowed a caregiver to be present more than 2 weeks without an active background check.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was found that a caregiver was popping children with a rubber band as an alternative punishment to the standard practice of writing a report for behaviors exhibited.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Food & allergies
It was found that a caregiver offering to pop children with a rubber band and if the children endured this, they would be given Taki chips or Marshmallows.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current fire drill on file.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A child file was reviewed, the child files did not have a health statement, immunization record, and spacial needs recommendations.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm when redirecting the child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The arrangement in the room did not allow a caregiver to have complete view of all children during naptime while trying to prevent a child from waking up the children who were sleep.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Other Serious
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple rooms not being used by children in weeks have trash and food debris. This also includes the indoor play space that is being used by children. There were a few rooms that are being used that have food debris on some of the crawling mats that still need to be cleaned and sanitized.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A ratio was not adjust in order to provided the supervision and needs of a child with special need present. Corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.1507(2) — Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Developmental Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-19. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Other
Activities for a child with a special need were not develop and provided to a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2202(4) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Staff did not verify a child identity before placing the child on a school bus, as a result another child was put on the bus instead.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Safety & premises
Staff did not verify information regarding a child transportation, as a result a child put on a school bus by mistake.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Safety & premises
Transportation Permission was not received in writing for a child who rides to school on a school bus.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Other Serious
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was found unsupervised at the parking lot.
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 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was not providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure safety of the children, the children age were 18 months to 3 years old, while the caregiver was changing diaper it was observed children running, around, climbing on furniture, fighting over toys.
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 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Safety & premises
Not enough toy or items were observed during the inspection, as a result the children were observed trying to climb on shelf, out of control and fighting over toys.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sink that is use for hand washing in one of the room inspected, was observed with old food around and accumulated on the drainage.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Other
Electrical outlet in one of the room inspected did not have an electrical outlet cover, the cover around was loose was had tape around it.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training
Not all trainings certificates or documentations for staff were available for review.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2025 Report · 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 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times. Follow Up 7/17/2024: Three caregivers were not aware how many children were under their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Other Serious
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know how many children she had under her care after asked few times.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Other Serious
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee did not have annual training available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Safety & premises
One of the best ways to prevent health and safety emergencies and ensure children remain safe is to keep all inspections and required documents current.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Records & paperwork
2 Employees did not have affidavit on file at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two infant caregivers did not have current sids/shaken baby training on file.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
During the follow up inspection it was bought to my attention a parent had a concern that was not reported to licensing in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-24.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver in the Toddler room was feeding children snack off the table no sanitary holders were being used.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Illness & medication
The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Food & allergies
Child's food allergy plans were not posted in the classroom at the time of investigation inspection.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation had a expired epi pen in the child's classroom at the time of the investigation walkthrough.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The allergy plan was not posted in the classroom at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to follow company policy and complete a name to face check when taking the children inside.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-22. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to properly account for all children in her care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-22. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left outside unsupervised and the parent was not notified immediately or given and incident report when the child was picked up.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-22. Correction verified 2022-06-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Feeding instructions were not all file for all infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current Health inspection on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(b) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current Fire Inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Other
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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