Children's Lighthouse Cedar Park
1801 BAGDAD RD, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 212
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dakota Ochoa
- Phone
- (512) 528-5674
- Regulated since
- Nov 8, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1388279 · number 1728255
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 13 | 11 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to assign a caregiver to an age group that matched their ability to safely and effectively meet the care of non-verbal children.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that the operation failed to notify parents of a less serious injury.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours. The operation reported the incident via email, but did report by either speaking with someone or reporting on the abuse and neglect website within 48 hours.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
14 out of 17 children immunizations were not up to date.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Food & allergies Serious
During snack time children were only served food from one food group which did not meet the USDA nutritional guidelines.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the cleaning supplies out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver failed to wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four out of ten children files were missing the address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-07.
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Other Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without a background check eligibility letter had direct access to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver did not return to the operation from their lunch break.
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 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgement by continuously allowing children to enter a hallway closet that self locks and having to get a key to unlock the closet and let the children out.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers allowed children under the age of 2 years to participate in screen time activities.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Other
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current sanitation report. This was corrected during my inspection when I received receipt of payment for the inspection to be completed.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-19. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver was observed placing a child in the crib on their stomach to nap. Caregiver was instructed to place the child in the crib on their back for nap.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Illness & medication Serious
The medication authorization for a child requiring medication administration expired in April of 2024.
HHSC 746.3803(b) — Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Out of ten classrooms observed, three caregivers did not know the number children they were supervising.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Other Serious
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May 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees were present, going in the classroom hallway, and classrooms without completed background checks. One had an inactive status on their background check. One had a pending background check. This was corrected when both employees left .
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 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children from one class were observed running between rooms, standing on a table, and pulling each other by coats and blankets during inspection.
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 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other
One classroom was using screen time with a child under the age of 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the tablet was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was leading a child to another table by pushing their head along the way, pushing children?s heads to a facedown position at tables, pushing a rolling bookshelf towards a child twice, and banging a tablet on a table by children. There is evidence to suggest the caregiver restrains children by holding them tightly.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Other Serious
During an investigation a caregiver was observed moving two children by one of their arms, lifting them up off the floor to a new spot.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Other Serious
During an investigation there is enough evidence to determine a caregiver was yelling at the children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation it was found that the operation waited multiple days to notify parents of children when they were made aware that a caregiver used prohibited punishment on their children while in care placing them at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Illness & medication
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the required 48 hours.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Three chidren were lacking the required immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Staff background & training
Six staff were lacking food allergy and hazardous material training.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know how many children were in their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were not aware of the children's ages in their care or where to obtain the information.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Other
Children were observed eating lunch and watching a movie. Caregiver was informed why the television could not be on and the television was powered off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Other Serious
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not show good judgment when she decided to carry a child in a football hold that led the child to sustaining a head injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other Serious
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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have training in the following areas: (1)Emergency preparedness ; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?) ; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ; (5)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 (6)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 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four staff members who transport children are missing their transportation training certificate.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Other
Children were observed sleeping with their blankets over their heads in three separate classrooms.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child did not have an emergency authorization on file.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.
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 2021-10-21. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected at inspection when the director was provided a form and it was signed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's vehicle safety alarms within their 4 vehicles used did not operate properly.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-28. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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