Royalties Childcare
2504 25TH AVE N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dedrea Daniels
- Phone
- (409) 995-0359
- Regulated since
- Nov 20, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1331331 · number 1691344
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 21 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (7) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the investigation, it was found infant daily reports were not being provided to the parents.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A group of school age children were not being adaquetly supervised when the caregiver was in the other classroom.
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 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for a stationary structure was not 6 feet from the piece of equipment to the fence at the front end of the vehicle.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver was missing the affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed situations in which children could have been seriously hurt or injured while the caregiver was standing there.
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 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Safety & premises
Two Infants ages 15 months and 7 months were not strapped into their high chairs. Note: Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The following items in the refrigerator were expired. Gallon of milk 11/5/24 Chocolate Syrup 2/1/24 Mustard 5/9/24, Salad Dressing 1/24/2024.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other
There were two potty chairs observed to not be sanitized after use. There was urine left in the potty chairs.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The walls in the operation have both large and small areas where the paint is chipped in multiple places. The walls need to be cleaned, and the window tint in the front of the toddler room is peeling off the window.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a changing table near the restroom that had a rip in it.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other
A child was sitting in a high chair and was not strapped in. The child was too big for the straps to fit around the child.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was observed in the red. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was seen picking infants up by their arms from the changing table and swinging the infants to their back.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Other Serious
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Follow Up: The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 4 years old, that is more than an 18 month gap.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Follow Up: The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 7 years old, that is more than an 18 month gap.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was supervising 22 children and the SAG was 2.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 36 months. That is a 22 month gap.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other
Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of March 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The monthly drills have not been documented for December. This was corrected at inspection when the director the drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-31.
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Other
Six children files out of six reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-15.
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Other
Six Childrens files out of six reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not informed the parents of their right.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-15.
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Other
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations staff list was not up to date. SN:Two caregivers were added during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-02.
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Safety & premises
Two of six records did not contain a complete emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Illness & medication
Two of six records did not contain an up to date immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The following conditions were not met at the time of inspection: The class roll sheet in the toddler room did not have children or the employee signed in after they arrived. The following conditions were met at the time of inspection: - A copy of probation letter was prominently posted. - Meeting with staff within two weeks was documented -Additional 2 clock hours of supervision for employees -All infant caregivers have an additional clock hour of infant training -Additional training in supervision, staff management, and developmentally appropriate activities for children for the Director -30 minutes of observations of one class each week. -Personnel records evaluation form used for two files a month. -Children's records evaluation form for 3 children's files -Health checks documented -Daily grounds checklist used weekly -Operational policy updaes provided. -Conduct monthly meetings covering 2 minimum standards and review and document details of meeting.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Safety & premises
A piece of playground equipment was broken and rusted.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The following conditions were not met at the time of inspection: The class roll sheet in the school age room did not have four children signed in after they arrived. The following conditions were met at the time of inspection: - A copy of probation letter was prominently posted. - Meeting with staff within two weeks was documented -Additional 2 clock hours of supervision for employees -All infant caregivers have an additional clock hour of infant training -Additional training in supervision, staff management, and developmentally appropriate activities for children for the Director -30 minutes of observations of one class each week. -Personnel records evaluation form used for two files a month. -Children's records evaluation form for 3 children's files -Health checks documented -Daily grounds checklist used weekly -Operational policy updaes provided. -Conduct monthly meetings covering 2 minimum standards and review and document details of meeting.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
Children were observed to be out of control in the school age room and the toddler room.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
The school age teacher was answering the daycare phone and assisting with parent pick up.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 5 month old infant was combined with a group of children that had children up to five years old. This was corrected at inspection when the infant and younger toddlers were moved into a seperate classroom.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-02.
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Other Serious
4 children not eating were seated in a high chair for more than 15 minutes with no activity. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed and activty provided.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The school age classroom was observed to be out of control.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios
A 16 month child was in a classroom with a 4 year old child. This was corrected at inspection when the child was moved.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-29.
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Records & paperwork
Two children were missing health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Other
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The following conditions were not met at the time of inspection: The monthly meeting conducted did not document the discussed deficiencies from the most recent previous inspection. The following conditions were met at the time of inspection: - A copy of probation letter was prominently posted. - Meeting with staff within two weeks was documented -Additional 2 clock hours of supervision for employees -All infant caregivers have an additional clock hour of infant training -Additional training in supervision, staff management, and developmentally appropriate activities for children for the Director -30 minutes of observations of one class each week. -Classrooms had completed sign-in/out sheets and caregiver sign-in/out sheet. -Personnel records evaluation form used for two files a month. -Children's records evaluation form for 3 children's files -Health checks documented -Daily grounds checklist used weekly -Operational policy updates provided.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Other
A nap mat for one child was not labeled. This was corrected when the childs name and mat number was labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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