Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center
953 W PALMA VISTA DR, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lydia Zuniga
- Phone
- (956) 585-3911
- Regulated since
- Aug 31, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1236468 · number 1618967
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 14, 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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May 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 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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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Broken equipment and trash were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the trash and broken equipment.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-08.
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Other
Napping mats are labeled by numbers but assignment list was not available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider generated an assignment list.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation's playground has a play structure surrounded by 1-2 in of wood mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Broken equipment and trash were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the trash and broken equipment.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-08.
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Other
Napping mats are labeled by numbers but assignment list was not available for review at the time of inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider generated an assignment list.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation's playground has a play structure surrounded by 1-2 in of wood mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 3, 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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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Up to date written lesson plans were not available for review nor posted at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-15. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Food & allergies
One infant milk bottle and one infant water bottle were not labeled with the children's names. Note: this was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with a marker.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
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Food & allergies
Children in the infant room were served milk, chicken nuggest and beans for lunch. No fruit or second/ additonal vegetables were served.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Food & allergies
Most recent letter or form from CCR inspection or investigation was not posted. Updated menu reflecting the food items served during today's meal was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: - 18(f) Criteria to determine extreme weather for outdoor play; - 18(g) Plan for outdoor play during extreme weather; - 20 Parent's rights; - 26abcde Abuse / Neglect policy
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises
Ten children's files were reviewed. One file is missing up date feeding instructions and emergency medical authoriazation. A second tile is missing custody court order.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed. One file has an invalid high school diploma. A second file is missing 3 hr of management training. A thrid file is missing notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test. A fourth file is misising ID, notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Other
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Up to date written lesson plans were not available for review nor posted at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-15. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Food & allergies
One infant milk bottle and one infant water bottle were not labeled with the children's names. Note: this was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with a marker.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-12.
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Food & allergies
Children in the infant room were served milk, chicken nuggest and beans for lunch. No fruit or second/ additonal vegetables were served.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Food & allergies
Most recent letter or form from CCR inspection or investigation was not posted. Updated menu reflecting the food items served during today's meal was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: - 18(f) Criteria to determine extreme weather for outdoor play; - 18(g) Plan for outdoor play during extreme weather; - 20 Parent's rights; - 26abcde Abuse / Neglect policy
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises
Ten children's files were reviewed. One file is missing up date feeding instructions and emergency medical authoriazation. A second tile is missing custody court order.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed. One file has an invalid high school diploma. A second file is missing 3 hr of management training. A thrid file is missing notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test. A fourth file is misising ID, notarized affidavit (2895), pre-employment affidavit (2912) and TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 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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Dec 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to obtain updated signed and dated enrollment agreements after operational policies were updated on 05/06/2024.
HHSC 746.505(2) — Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to obtain updated signed and dated enrollment agreements after operational policies were updated on 05/06/2024.
HHSC 746.505(2) — Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 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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Aug 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 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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Aug 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury to a child in care that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
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 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-19.
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use gloves when providing first-aid to a child who was injured in care.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-19.
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Illness & medication
A child's incident report was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.709 — Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury to a child in care that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
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 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-19.
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use gloves when providing first-aid to a child who was injured in care.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-19.
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Illness & medication
A child's incident report was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.709 — Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A turtle sandbox was filled with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the sandbox was drained.
HHSC 746.3407(7) — Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A turtle sandbox was filled with standing water in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the sandbox was drained.
HHSC 746.3407(7) — Maintain Sand Boxes/Tables in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants were combined with older children during naptime in a preschool room. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 16 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 5 years of age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Safety & premises
Trash was observed in the outdoor playground. Several candy wrappers and a torn foam cup were observed on the ground accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants were combined with older children during naptime in a preschool room. There was more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 16 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 5 years of age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Safety & premises
Trash was observed in the outdoor playground. Several candy wrappers and a torn foam cup were observed on the ground accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A children's toilet in a afterschool room was missing the toilet seat. A second toilet in a different afterschool room was missing the toilet handle.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A children's toilet in a afterschool room was missing the toilet seat. A second toilet in a different afterschool room was missing the toilet handle.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual (new employee) without an active background check was observed inside a classroom having contact with children in care. Individual was not observed alone with the children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Individual left the operation during the inspection.
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 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual (new employee) without an active background check was observed inside a classroom having contact with children in care. Individual was not observed alone with the children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Individual left the operation during the inspection.
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 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training certificates for these six (6) topics were not available for review for 1 out of 5 caregiver records reviewed.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Food uncovered included a cut watermelon, shrimp and cheese, and a small bowl of liquefied food. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Food was removed and disposed of.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Other
Children's products certification was not completed timely. The last completed certification dates 7/13/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training certificates for these six (6) topics were not available for review for 1 out of 5 caregiver records reviewed.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Food uncovered included a cut watermelon, shrimp and cheese, and a small bowl of liquefied food. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Food was removed and disposed of.
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Other
Children's products certification was not completed timely. The last completed certification dates 7/13/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no interest centers in the afterschool room.
HHSC 746.2703(1) — Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilet seat was missing from a toilet in one of the afterschool restrooms.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-01.
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Other
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no interest centers in the afterschool room.
HHSC 746.2703(1) — Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilet seat was missing from a toilet in one of the afterschool restrooms.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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