Lil School House Cottage
618 WEST ST, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kristen Weber
- Phone
- (325) 572-3500
- Regulated since
- Jan 25, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1357132 · number 1708847
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 34 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (14), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (10) |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 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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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 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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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 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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May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 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 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 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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Jan 4, 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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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 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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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
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 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
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 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 19, 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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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Other
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Other
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Other
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Other
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
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Other
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
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 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
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 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Other
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Apr 5, 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 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
HHSC 746.3707(b) — Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
HHSC 746.3707(b) — Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 15, 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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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 15, 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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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 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 19, 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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Oct 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 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 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 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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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Safety & premises
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Other Serious
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Safety & premises
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 8, 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 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other Serious
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-01. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Safety & premises
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other Serious
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-01. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Safety & premises
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
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Safety & premises
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
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Safety & premises
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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