La Petite Academy
290 W WESTCHESTER PKWY, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 108
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Catherine Brown
- Phone
- (972) 266-8326
- Regulated since
- Jan 13, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 258344 · number 842786- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 16 | 8 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 11 | 8 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5) |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (3), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver fell asleep while supervising children restricted them from being able to intervene when necessary to ensure children's safety.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver was seen supervising two classrooms for two different rooms with four infants ages 15,12,13, and 17 months and six children ages 2 to 4 years old.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
This was evaluated as part of an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver was observed supervising two classrooms with a wall in between and not able to adequately see both sides.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-23.
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Other Serious
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation could not provide documentation of the most recent health inspection.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed pushing a child down during naptime.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Other Serious
A caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled a child arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A Caregiver put a child in a restrictive device for time out for approximately 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Other
A caregiver put a blanket over a child's head and held them down forcing them to sleep during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 4, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing five out of ten health statements in the students' files.
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 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One out of eight of the employee files are missing orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Staff background & training
The operation is missing trainings in this subsection for food allergy and controlling the spread of communicable disease for all employee files.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Other
One of the students in the infant classrooms are missing updated infant feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing operationalpolicies for parents rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing six out of ten health staments in the students files.
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 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of ten of the children files are missing updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Records & paperwork
One out of eight of the employee files are missing a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated at part of an investigation and violations were found. A caregiver left a child unsupervised in a rocking chair.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and violations were found. Caregivers are doing janitorial duties while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(C) — Janitorial duties
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and violations were found. A caregiver did not notify licensing of parental concerns placing a child at risk for harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other Serious
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was inappropriately disciplined when a caregiver grabbed him by the ear.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 11, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The loose fill around the surfacing is below six inches and is meausring at two inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 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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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver did not document diaper changing for a child for five hours. Therefore, there were proof that the child's diaper was not changed promptly during the 5 hours.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver applied ointment provided by the daycare to a one-year-olds diaper rash without permission from parent.
HHSC 746.3501(4) — Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The bottles were in the diaper changing sink being warmed. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were removed.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-12.
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Other
All seven of the infants are missing updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The loose fill around the surfacing is below six inches and is meausring at two inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was using inappropriate discipline when making a child sit next to her chair and isolated away from other children for an observed seven minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to the investigation and found to be deficient.The caregiver was seen using inappropriate discipline when pulling the child roughly and trying to pull her closer.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Other Serious
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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The 3 months old infant in the infant classroom is missing infant feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing three health statements out of ten child files.
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 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation is missing three updated immunization records out of ten child files.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
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Other
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to the investigation and found to be deficienct. The caregiver was using innapropriate discipline when making a child sit next to her chair and isolated away from other children for up to 22 minutes or more.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to the investigation and found to be in deficient.The caregiver was seen using inappropriate discipline when pulling the child across the floor so to isolate him.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Other Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two of the ten caregiver staff files reviewed were missing pediatric first aid/CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current Health inspection, their last inspection was conducted in 2021.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
The older kids playground had a protruding nail coming out of a piece of wood border that contains the loose fill. This was removed during the inspection, but the wood border needs to be removed and replaced. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One infant not yet on table food lacked written feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Food & allergies
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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was observed that this operation has less than 6 inches of loose fill on the toddler playground area.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2023-01-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was observed that this operation has less than 6 inches of loose fill on the toddler playground area.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This operation has not had the required follow up inspection to come into compliance with the fire departments requirements.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver forcefully put a child in their seat and grabbed another child by the arm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver harshly interacted with the children.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Other Serious
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Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver used their arms to push the child forward, causing the child to fall. This occurred as the caregiver was redirecting the child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Other Serious
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment on two or three occasions when the caregiver pulled the child by one arm towards the rug.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Other Serious
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