Kings & Queens To Be Learning Center
2421 MATLAND DR, Dallas, TX 75237 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rubia Salazar
- Phone
- (214) 853-2518
- Regulated since
- Sep 29, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1372585 · number 1718424
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (5), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 14 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit two caregiver did not have a current first aid or cpr certificate available for review.
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 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, the playpens were not labeled with the children names. The director labeled the playpens during the visit.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
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Food & allergies
During the monitoring visit, there two sippy cups not labeled. During the visit, the director labeled two sippy cups that were not labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the visit, there were several lose cords behind the director's desk on the floor. The outlets were uncovered on the wall. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children. There was a dirty diaper on the floor behind the desk. Upon arrival, the table had old food and food on the carpet, with empty water bottles on the floor. The director wiped the tables and vacuumed the floor during the visit. All these items including the director desk area was accessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
The operations staff were missing several items from their personal files, whether electronic or on paper. The folders did not include copies of the education qualifications for three caregivers, a pre-employment affidavit for one caregiver, a complete notarized form available for review for one caregiver, and attendance records for four caregivers.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
One out of four caregivers did not have annual hours available for review. Annual training hours from two caregivers were missing the following topics: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline ,Age-appropriate curriculum ,Teacher-child interaction, child maltreatment, safe sleep, shaken baby syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, medication, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, handling and storing, and preventing controlling the spread of diseases, and remaining topics to complete 24 hours. A detail list was provided for each caregiver to the operation for trainings that is required specifically for the individual. .
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of three did not have annual training records available for review during the monitor visit.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an up-to-date annual sanitation inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, there was a damaged table in the classroom, and on the playground, there were damaged toys with sharp edges. Also the outdoors has several toys that need to be removed from the playground for children's safety.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the monitoring visit, the was garbage accessible to children. The children are able to put their hands in the garbage to pull out used items such as diapers, pull ups, and tissue.. In the restroom there was a used pull-up on the floor.The trash was removed and the pull up was removed from the floor.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the monitoring visit, the classroom had ceiling tiles that were damaged during the visit.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, there was a television sitting on a table. The television was not anchored to the wall or stand. The television was removed from the table during the visit.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, there was an exposed water hose on the playground.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Other
Five out of eight children did not have a copy of the parent handbook signed by the parent available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Staff background & training
Two out of three did not have personal records available for review during the monitor visit. The records not available were attendance sheets for employees, affidavits forms, criminal background checks, and ID.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
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May 6, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, the CPR first aid had expired for two coworkers in March. Three half-size certificates for CPR/first aid were provided with the names of each individual handwritten.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Illness & medication
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have up-to-date shot records for five children.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three children did not have the straps on while in the chair with the table attached during the monitoring visit. During the visit, the caregiver applied the straps to each child at the table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, the CPR first aid had expired for two coworkers in March. Three half-size certificates for CPR/first aid were provided with the names of each individual handwritten.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Other
The playard in the infant classroom did not have a fitted sheet, and there was spilled milk on the playyard mat.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the monitoring visit, the kitchen was not cleaned properly. The dishes were sitting in dirty water. The stove was not cleaned. Cabinets were broken, and the refrigerator had a canned item that had been opened with a utensil inside during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The cots in the classroom are damaged. The edges on the cot are broken. The operation also had mats that were damaged, but the owner removed mats from the classroom area. The floor in the classroom had lots of food on the floor during the monitor visit. A caregiver vacuumed the food off the floor during the visit.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the handbook provided by email did not have the support for inclusion services in the parent handbook.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Illness & medication
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have up-to-date shot records for five children.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation provided a playground/daily checklist that was last dated in August 2024 during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Records & paperwork
Two caregivers did not have the affidavit form completed during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The toddler room had a baby walker in the classroom with wheels. The operation removed the baby walker from the classroom to the front porch in order to be thrown out with trash.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
The cabinet in the infant classroom under the sink needs repairs. The doors do not close properly. There is a lock on the cabinet, but the cabinet doors do not close.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have feeding plans available for review for two infants. There was one feeding plan for March and one for April to review during the monitor visit.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an annual sanitation inspection available for review during monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-22. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation has a bathroom floor entrance that needs repair. The gate on the playground fence needs repairs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-22. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation updated the emergency preparedness plan and added the safe policy section to the parent handbook during the monitor visit.
HHSC 746.505(2) — Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an up-to-date fire inspection during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of six children did not have the health statement complete on the admission form.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Illness & medication
Two out of six children need up-to-date shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
I reviewed four staff files that did not have the affidavit forms.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
I reviewed four staff files that did not have the background checks documentation.
HHSC 746.901(7) — Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Safety & premises
A power washer was accessible in the school age room. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 23, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed report the number of staff left the operation by January. 15, 2023.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant feeding instruction sheet was not updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Safety & premises
The outside area had broken boards and a toliet on the play area. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have personnel files accessible.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 2, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-04-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the follow up it was observed that the sink in the boys restroom needed to be repaired.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person who was determined to be inelligible was allowed to care for children at the operation.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two individuals were observed in the operation with direct access to children without a cleared background check.
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 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Other
Two infants ages 2 and 4 months old were observed watching television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Infant children that were in care had not had outdoor play time since 10/18/21 while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Food & allergies Serious
It was observed that a 4 month old child had a bottle propped in their mouth with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Food & allergies Serious
A four month old child was observed asleep in a bouncer with a bottle propped in their mouth, and partially covered with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Toddlers had not had outdoor play time at operation since 10/18/21.
HHSC 746.2507(1) — Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Pre-K children had not had outdoor play time at the operation since 10/18/21.
HHSC 746.2607(1) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sink in the girls restroom, a toilet in the boys restroom, a sink in the boys restroom, a sink in the play room, and a ceiling tile in a classroom were broken. There were holes observed in the walls and a door of a room used for child care. The grass located in the outdoor play area was tall and presented a hazard. It was also observed that the operation had wooden boards, and broken items on the outdoor play area that needed to be removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing two children.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash two childrens hands after changing their diapers.
HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Other
Two infants were observed in swings and were not fastened in with straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Staff background & training
A caregivers file was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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