The Goddard School
9739 WORTHAM BLVD, Houston, TX 77065 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 243
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Breann Ford
- Phone
- (281) 949-8827
- Regulated since
- Jan 15, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1187960 · number 1574396
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (9), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two children do not have medical facility or physician information on their admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
One child's file does not have signed health statements.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to support that staff did not demonstrate good judgment when arguing in front of a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other Serious
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A child was observed to be sleeping with a bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-08.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment by discussing children's behaviors in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
There is sufficient evidence to support that children, ages 18 months and older are combined for an hour during opening time.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Other Serious
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to call in substitute help to ensure compliance with regulations and to maintain the day-to-day smooth functioning of the operation.
HHSC 746.1003(6) — Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was found that the operation is using different forms of prohibited punishment for discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregivers were found to be withholding food and drink as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to report an incident that allegedly put a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to share a copy of the incident reports with the children's parents within 48 hours
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not self-report the incident.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 children to 1 caregiver. Corrected: An additional caregiver stepped into the room to assist. The first steps classroom was out of ratio. There were 7 children to 1 caregiver. Corrected: Two children were transferred to a different classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was date /3/2023
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not follow the special request of the parents for the care of their children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Other
The toddler classroom does not have the same caregiver on a consistent basis.
HHSC 746.2501(2) — Care Requirements for Toddlers -Same Caregiver Regularly
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not providing daily information to the parents.
HHSC 746.2509 — Toddler Daily Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The proper diaper changing steps are not being followed at the operation.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver disciplined children by use of corporal punishment. A caregiver threatened to withhold active play, use of hand, and other objects to address discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The proper level of supervision was not maintained. The caregivers were unaware of how the child incurred the injury.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not notifying parents of less serious injuries.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement with the inappropriate joke of stating she bit a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other Serious
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The proper diaper changing steps were not followed when a child's diaper was only changed once after being in care for over 8 hours.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the review of children records 2 out of the10 records evaluated was found to be missing the food allergy emergency plans.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Safety & premises
During the review of children's records 3 out of the 10 records evaluated was found to be missing required information for the emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-11.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough I obseved 1 caregiver caring for 12 children with a SAG of 2 years. The cargiver was over ratio by 1. This was corrected when the director divided the children into two classrooms.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Caregiver is completing janitorial duties in the bathrooms during naptime and while counted in ratio. Caregiver failing to intervene to stop and prevent inappropriate child to child touching.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the walkthrough a caregiver stated they were caring for 12 children, I counted 14 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Other Serious
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Jan 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During revview of the centers operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During review of Fire Safety the operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required by minumum standards.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Although the operation conducted a fire drill for the month of September there was no documentation. This was corrected when the director completed the documention.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walkthrough I observed a 6 month old asleep in a restrictive device for approximately 15 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of personnel 2 out of 10 records evaluated did not completed all 24 hours of required annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current feeding instructions for 1 infant not yet eating table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Food & allergies
During review of records 1 out of 10 records evaluated did not have an allergy plan for a diagnosed allergy listed.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Staff background & training
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