Union Christian Academy
3312 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75224 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sylvia Martin
- Phone
- (214) 372-9822
- Regulated since
- Feb 7, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 255447 · number 841400
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 27 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (7), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (7) |
| 2024 | 16 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Discipline & child guidance (3), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 12 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Corrective action in effect (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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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a section in their operational policy regarding procedures for inclusive care for children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify CCR when a child was left on the operation's vehicle alone.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that the operation left a child on the operation's vehicle.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The children at the operation have not had outside time since April 3, 2026.
HHSC 746.2507(1) — Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The safety alarm on the operation's vehicle was not observed to be in working order at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have any documentation of caregiver observations from the month of March available for review as required by their probation conditions. The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Records & paperwork
One child's file was missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation staff received and acknowledged the probation information including the required time frame for conducting an audit on their children's and staff files. The operation did not conduct an audit on their children's files and staff files within 30 days of the start of the probation period, as required by their conditions. During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Staff background & training
The operation's Director and caregivers did not have the required training topics within their annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's files were missing health statments. One child was missing custody documnetations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, the operation was unable to provide documentation showing that the required meeting was held within the required time frame or that all staff received and acknowledged the probation information.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One child was observed in a restrictive device for 1.5 hours.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a rocker for at least 20 minutes.
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 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Other Serious
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One classroom was left unsupervised for 14 minutes during naptime.
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 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Records & paperwork Serious
One caregiver interviewed reported that children may be in restrictive devices for up to 30 minutes without eating. Two children were observed in a restrictive device for over 30 minutes. The children were not eating during this time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Food & allergies Serious
One caregiver was observed propping an infant's bottle with a blanket in a swing. The infant was not able to hold the bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling a highchair with a child seated inside of it from the cafeteria, through the hallway and into the child's classroom. The child was not strapped in.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed leaving one child unattended in a classroom for about three minutes.
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 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed popping a child with their hand.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Food & allergies Serious
A caregiver left a child in a highchair with no food or activities for over two and a half hours to prevent the child from running in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child was subjected to harsh and profane language.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Food & allergies
A child was not offered lunch during lunch time.
HHSC 746.3301(a) — Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Other
One child was observed being placed in a high chair. The child was not strapped in.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Other Serious
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Authorization for emergency care for each child in care. Two students in care did not have emergency contact information brought outside during the fire drill.
HHSC 746.5204 — Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One 18-23 month class and one three year old class did not follow their activity schedule time for outdoor activities. Despite the clear skies and temperature of 82 degrees, the caregivers made the decision to stay indoors and skip outdoor time.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Other
Feeding instructions for one infant are not current.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-10.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was practiced at the time of inspection. The caregivers were not following their emergency preparedness plan. Caregivers did not bring documentation: Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care, authorization for emergency care for each child in care, or thechild tracking system information for children in care.
HHSC 746.5204 — Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Safety & premises
Safety documentation for fire drills and documentation for testing or checking carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors were not documented for the month of June.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Other
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant classroom had greater than an 18 month age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The youngest child in the room was three months and the oldest child in the room was 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when the 3 month old was moved out of the classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The interior of one restroom sink cabinet in the infant classroom shows advanced signs of water damage and deterioration and dead cockroaches are located in the Pre-K classroom restroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Other
A parent of two students did not sign admission paperwork.
HHSC 746.607 — Signed Admission Form
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two newly enrolled students do not have admission paperwork.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Records & paperwork
One infant requiring feeding instructions does not have feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Records & paperwork
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The following information is missing from children's records: 1) six students need completed physician information 2) one students needs parent permission for emergency medical authorization 3) five students need a health statement 4) nine students need completed emergency contact information
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Staff background & training
Personnel trainings were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Out of 15 children's files reviewed, 13 were found to be missing the following information: - Eight files did not have a parent signature. - Four files were missing documentation for emergency medical attention. - Three files lacked the emergency contact address. - Eleven files did not include the admission date.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A storage room contains a bottle of laundry detergent accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection by moving the detergent to a higher shelf and closing the door.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Eight children's files were reviewed and were missing the following: 1. Emergency medical attention documentation 2. Special care documentation 3. Emergency contact address 4. Provided operational policies 5. School name and phone number 6. Health Statement 7. Water activities
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-24. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A smoke detector in one classroom has been beeping for several weeks. This has been known to center staff and has not been addressed.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Smoke detector testing has not been documented for the 2024 calendar year.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One classroom had chemicals accessible to children. Chemicals were located in a cabinet without a child lock.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers do not have pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Six out of eight caregivers are missing 746.1309(e)(4) preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Three out of eight caregivers are missing 746.1309(e)(1) emergency preparedness training, and four out of eight caregivers are missing 746.1309(e)(2) preventing and controlling the spread of communicable disease.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Other
Four of the four infants enrolled in the 0-11 month class do not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One classroom had chemicals accessible to children due to a child lock that the caregiver was aware was broken.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Safety & premises
Caregivers do not have access to the locked gates on the playground. The gates serve as a secondary exit out of the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver that cares for children under 24 months is missing shaken baby, SIDS, and early childhood brain development for the 2022-2023 training year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is missing pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children's hands were not washed after diaper changing. Children were requested to throw away their own diaper before returning to the group.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises
Completed emergency contact information was not available for two of the ten child files reviewed.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-19. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This 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 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The center director was made aware of allegations of sexual abuse and failed to report this.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver hit a child with their hand and another caregiver hit a different child with an instrument.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Children were left unattended on the school bus when the driver went into a school, and they were left unattended when the driver went to get gas.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver displayed poor judgment when a derogatory remark was used to point out a child's misbehavior.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they hit a child on the back of the head.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Other Serious
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
No orientation training was on file for 3 of 10 staff members.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Staff background & training
Two infant care teachers did not have required infant trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Staff background & training
A vehicle transporter and the center director did not have transportation training on file.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's vehicle used to transport children in care did not include emergency medical transportation information.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Safety & premises
1 of 10 student files did not include a phone number, address, and name for an emergency pick up person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Other
3 of 10 student files reviewed did not include a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Illness & medication
1 of 10 student files did not include current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Food & allergies
Two infants, not yet ready for table food, did not have feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that a caregiver used her hand to hit a child as a form of guidance.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Adequate storage space was not available in an infant classroom for each child's personal belongings.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Other
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 staff member did not have required pre-service training hours prior to being counted in ratio.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Staff background & training
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include 24 complete training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Staff background & training
3 staff members responsible for transporting children in care did not have transportation training available.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Other
Feeding instructions were not available for infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Records & paperwork
Infants in care did not have daily reports available for review.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as this information was added to the emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises
The emergency diagram did not include a designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as this information was added to emergency diagrams.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(4) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Emergency medical contact information was not available for children being transported by the operation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed an individual to be present before knowing the 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 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Staff background & training
The staff member that transports the children has not completed transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has an expired health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground's activity equipment has a long screw exposed.
HHSC 746.4601(4) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-25. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Other
The loose fill in the playground area was not at the proper depth.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's fire inspection has expired.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to document fire drills were conducted during operating hours. The last documented fire drill was done in April 2021 and May 2021 for carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation vehicles did not have a child safety alarm system.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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