Happy Life Child Development Center
3700 N ROBISON RD, Texarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christine Boulton
- Phone
- (903) 223-0403
- Regulated since
- Dec 19, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1402715 · number 1739881
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 15 | 9 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 14 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (3), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that there were eighteen children with one caregiver when arriving at the operation with a specific age group of two years old. This was corrected when another caregiver arrived to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that one classroom had seven children present with children under 18 months who were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the group of children were spilt into two groups.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Safety & premises
It was observed in the infant classroom there were two play yards that there were holes in the netting.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed that two children were resting or napping on non napping equipment in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat or cot.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not using positive methods to redirect children due to their behaviors.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
HHSC 745.8605 — Recommend or impose an enforcement action
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Other
It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Other Serious
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.
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 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
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 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
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 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Other
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
HHSC 746.3601(3)(E) — Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
HHSC 746.3805(d) — Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Other
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Records & paperwork
During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Safety & premises
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Other Serious
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 28, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
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Other
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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