Stepping Stone Preschool
2920 GREENHILLS DR, Kilgore, TX 75662 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Demi Wells
- Phone
- (903) 983-3126
- Regulated since
- Feb 10, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 363150 · number 902040
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 12 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 26, 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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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 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 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.
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 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.
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 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 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 11, 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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Sep 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 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 1, 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 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
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 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
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 2024-09-02. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
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 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
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 2024-09-02. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Other
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 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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Mar 22, 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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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Other Serious
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Mar 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 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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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-21. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 17, 2023 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 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 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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Feb 7, 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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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Other
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Other
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2023 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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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 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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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Other
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 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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Aug 17, 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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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 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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Aug 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 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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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(6) — Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(6) — Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 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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Apr 15, 2022 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 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Other
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Other
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Other
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Safety & premises
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Other
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Other
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Other
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Safety & premises
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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