La Petite Academy
5007 TREASCHWIG RD, Spring, TX 77373 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Candie Cook
- Phone
- (281) 443-2438
- Regulated since
- Jul 11, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1322192 · number 1685046
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 18 | 10 | Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 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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Records & paperwork
One child who has been enrolled for over 12 months did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Illness & medication
Four children's files did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Records & paperwork
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child who has been enrolled for over 12 months did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Illness & medication
Four children's files did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In Bus 1 the fire extinguisher had not been properly serviced.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In Bus 1 the fire extinguisher had not been properly serviced.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 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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Jun 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on DFPS information obtained, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency, good judgement, and self-control when addressing a child displaying challenging behavior by placing their hand around the child?s neck leaving a mark.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on DFPS findings, physical abuse occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was able to support the use of inappropriate discipline of a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on DFPS findings, a self-report to licensing was not received regarding an incident that placed a child at risk for harm and injury.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon information gathered during investigation, the operation did not notify a parent of a child in care immediately about an incident that may have place a child at risk or harm.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Illness & medication
Based on DFPS investigation information obtained, the incident report created by the operation addressing an incident involving a caregiver placing their hands around the child's neck did not list the required information. The report was missing details on what occurred causing the child to be placed at risk, information on who witness the incident, if any first aid and or medical treatment was required and required signatures.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Illness & medication
Based on DFPS findings and documents obtained, the incident report created by the operation was not signed by the director and/or designated person in charge for an incident that placed a child at risk while in care.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Illness & medication
Based on DFPS investigation findings the incident report created by the operation was not provided to the parent to review and or sign addressing an incident which placed their child at risk for injury/harm when being inappropriately disciplined while in care.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on DFPS information obtained, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency, good judgement, and self-control when addressing a child displaying challenging behavior by placing their hand around the child?s neck leaving a mark.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on DFPS findings, physical abuse occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was able to support the use of inappropriate discipline of a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on DFPS findings, a self-report to licensing was not received regarding an incident that placed a child at risk for harm and injury.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon information gathered during investigation, the operation did not notify a parent of a child in care immediately about an incident that may have place a child at risk or harm.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Illness & medication
Based on DFPS investigation information obtained, the incident report created by the operation addressing an incident involving a caregiver placing their hands around the child's neck did not list the required information. The report was missing details on what occurred causing the child to be placed at risk, information on who witness the incident, if any first aid and or medical treatment was required and required signatures.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Illness & medication
Based on DFPS findings and documents obtained, the incident report created by the operation was not signed by the director and/or designated person in charge for an incident that placed a child at risk while in care.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Illness & medication
Based on DFPS investigation findings the incident report created by the operation was not provided to the parent to review and or sign addressing an incident which placed their child at risk for injury/harm when being inappropriately disciplined while in care.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Other Serious
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 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 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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Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 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 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The center did not report the number of employees leaving employment last year.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The center did not report the number of employees leaving employment last year.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Records & paperwork
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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 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 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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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of four caregivers were missing training in the following topics; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing training in the following topics; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Administering medication ,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Records & paperwork
One out of 5 children records evaluated were missing an health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of four caregivers were missing training in the following topics; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing training in the following topics; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Administering medication ,Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Records & paperwork
One out of 5 children records evaluated were missing an health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 24, 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 24, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, I was informed that children cross/climb across the gated outside area to obtain supplies. Once children cross the gated area staff are not able to observe them, which brings about supervision concerns.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other
Based on the information obtained, 3 children confirmed a child being disciplined/spanked in care. One parent confirmed that they were aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined in care by their guardian. Another parent acknowledged hearing about the allegations.
HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Safety & premises
A broken bar rail was observed hanging from the fence. The top of the fence has ridged, wired edges that may cause harm to children in care.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, I was informed that children cross/climb across the gated outside area to obtain supplies. Once children cross the gated area staff are not able to observe them, which brings about supervision concerns.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other
Based on the information obtained, 3 children confirmed a child being disciplined/spanked in care. One parent confirmed that they were aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined in care by their guardian. Another parent acknowledged hearing about the allegations.
HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Safety & premises
A broken bar rail was observed hanging from the fence. The top of the fence has ridged, wired edges that may cause harm to children in care.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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