Messiah Lutheran Early Childhood
5103 ROSE ST, Houston, TX 77007 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Stacey Viviano
- Phone
- (713) 864-5394
- Regulated since
- Jun 3, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 98317 · number 167820
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 9 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 30 | 20 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (12), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 39 | 21 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (12), Safety & premises (7), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (4), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 23 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 29 | 22 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (8) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Adverse action in effect (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
One infant bottle and one bag of breast milk stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name. There were also two bags of breast milk without a last initial stored in the freezer. Corrected: When caregivers labeled the bottle and bags of breast milk.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The girl?s restroom floor has an unsecured drain cover, which exposes the drain and could cause a tripping hazard. The operation has a water hose in the play area not wrapped up.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-24. Correction verified 2026-08-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two contract workers from an organization the operation uses did not have orientation for the operation.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(1)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required six feet of surfacing in the use zone of the play structure.
HHSC 746.4801 — Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term use zone?
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child did not have an address for their emergency contact. Correct; When the director received the address and updated the file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
When the operation meet with the governing body it was not document that previous deficiencies were discussed.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet outside the building.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On the emergency evacuation diagram the operation does not have the designated area where children and staff will meet inside the building.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(4) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have documentation of when a new batteries being installed in the carbon monoxide detector or the name of the employee who installed the new batteries.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(4) — Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is not following condition one and four. The operation did not review staff files and use form 7250. The operation did not have documentation of a meeting with the director and governing body after the last inspection conducted on 2/9/2026.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation gas inspection was last conducted on 1/11/2024, the operation should have received an inspection by 1/11/2026. This inspection is five days past due.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-26. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director did not ensure the operation filled out form 2970 for the safe sleep deficiency. The director has not ensured that caregivers are assigned with duties that match their skill set.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-12.
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Other
Two infants did not have updated feeding instruction forms, one was last done 10/7/2025 and the other one was done10/31/2025.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The caterpillar one classroom does not share daily reports with parents.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-03. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify parents about the safe sleep deficiency and they did not use form 2970.
HHSC 746.311(a) — AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the information for parent rights in the operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not have the correct information for how parents can get minimum standards online, contact the abuse and neglect line, and the HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A contract worker for the operation that was counted into ratio did not have the required orientation or training provided by the operation.
HHSC 746.1401(c) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in ratio
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
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Other Serious
A three month old infant was asleep in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
A crib in the infant classroom was blocking the exit door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
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Other Serious
The bucket swings and play structure did not have the required surfacing under and around it, children were observed using the bucket swings and play structure.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
In the caterpillar one classroom three children were not strap in the high chair. In the infant classroom two children were not strap in the bouncer and one child in the high chair. Corrected: When caregiver strap child in the high chairs and removed children out of the bouncers.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation updated the information on the form 7250 for the month of July. The director and I spoke about writing staff names who were present doing the observation.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
One child did not have a signed form stating they received the operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child did not have the required information to have their immunization exempt.
HHSC 746.613(c)(1) — Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not follow condition one when they did not have a audit for the month of July on a 7250 form. The operation did not follow condition two when they did not have staff name that was present doing the observation.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify CCR inspector of the change in toddler classroom when added a divider in the classroom to make the classroom two different classrooms.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Caregiver did not wash their hands after using cleaning supplies. Corrected: When the caregiver washed hands after cleaning the changing mat and used cleaning supplies.
HHSC 746.3415(12) — Employee Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not follow condition four they is not and documentation that the director meet with the governing body. The operation did not follow condition one when the director did not have documentation that the caregiver was notified they were missing CPR/First Aid training or missing annual hours. The operation did not document on form 7259 for the month of May a staff audit of records.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director did not ensure that a caregiver received CPR/First training before it expired. The operation did not ensure that a child had all required information when they enrolled.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is missing two hours of annual training for training year 1-17-2024 to 1-17-2025.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver first aid training expired 5-18-2025.
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 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver CPR training expired 5-18-2025.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's children's product form expired March 3, 2025.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
The swings and a climbing equipment did not have the required surfacing material under it.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Supervision & ratios
One child that has been enrolled at the operation for over a year is missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is not following condition two, when conducting weekly walkthroug they did not document the time, names of staff present. The operation is not following condition three when caregivers who care for children under 18 months have not reviewed the standards that are required and a feeding instruction form was not updated.
HHSC 745.8605 — Recommend or impose an enforcement action
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is not following condition two, when conducting weekly walk through they did not document the time, names of staff present. The operation is not following condition three when caregivers who care for children under 18 months have not reviewed the standards that are required and a feeding instruction form was not updated.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Other Serious
One caregiver stated they had five children, when I counted they were six children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
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Other
An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction form, the last time it was updated on 1/24/2025.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The individual is present at the operation twice in 30 days, without the required background check. Corrected: When the individual left for the morning.
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 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provide proof of liability insurance coverage the insurance expired on 10/1/2024.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child are still missing address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director is not ensuring that the operation is following minimum standards when allowing all age groups in the gym and caregivers not following their daily schedules.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-29. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers are missing annual training year; one caregiver is missing 2 hours of training for training year 6-7-2023 to 6-7-2024, one caregiver is missing 4 hours of training for training year 6-1-2023 to 6-1-2024, one caregiver is missing 1 1/2 hours of training for training year 5-16-2023 to 5-16-2024, one caregiver is missing 8 1/2 hours of training for training year 11-12-2022 to 11-12-2023. Correct: Caregiver that is missing 4 hours had 4 hours from training year 6-1-2024 to 6-1-2025 and caregiver that is missing 2 hours had 2 hours from training year 6-7-2024 to 6-7-2025.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver had expired first aid training as of 6/2024 and the other caregiver was hired 2-27-24 and did not have first aid training.
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 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver had expired CPR training as of 6/2024 and the other caregiver was hired 2-27-24 and did not have CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
They were 25 children in the gym youngest child was 14 months old and the oldest child was 5 years old. They were three caregivers in the gym caring for the children. It was a difference of 18 months from the youngest child to the oldest.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-29. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have immunization records in the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Records & paperwork
One child that turned four did not have a hearing and vision screening.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child that had a food allergy on his enrollment form did not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four children are missing address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation reduced the child/Caregiver ratio for a infant classroom specified age group 12-17 months old. When a caregiver left one caregiver with eight infants which would be three over the ratio. Corrected: When the director had someone go into the classroom with the other caregiver.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three caregivers were in the hallway, while the three and four year old where in the classroom napping.
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 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
A six month old infant was in a bouncer not strapped in the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
In a crib they was a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached. In another crib they was a 10 month old infant with a blanket.
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 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other Serious
A six month old infant was swaddled in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the infant classroom two cribs had blankets covering the front of the crib and the caregiver was unable to see the infants.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection I observed a 2 month old infant in a crib on the other side of a half wall alone. Three caregivers were observed on the other side of the wall with 10 infants. When inquired a caregiver stated the infant was asleep. This was corrected when the infant was found to be awake and the caregiver went on the other side of the wall and removed the infant from the crib.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is missing three hours of annual training for training year 6/7/2023-6/7/2024.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director does not have an updated first aid card it expired 6/9/2024.
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 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director does not have an updated CPR card it expired 6/9/2024.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
One child is missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other Serious
The child did not have information for spacial needs care on the enrollment form.
HHSC 746.605(13)(B)(iii) — Required Admission Information - Potential complications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other
One child is missing an enrollment date on the enrollment form.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child is missing an address for they emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is using space that is not license space.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation diagram posted in the new classroom for toddlers.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver hired 1/29/2024 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted at the operation. Corrected: When the director posted the inspection form from 12/18/2023.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation last updated the Children's Products on 8/25/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Records & paperwork
Three children are missing their health statement from a doctor, on the enrollment form it stated that the health statement would be attached but there was nothing in the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Illness & medication
One child is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have on the enrollment forms if parents could document if the child had any special needs.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
A caregivers file did not state how they meet education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver did not have information that they received the operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have information that they received the centers policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Five feeding instruction forms were not updated, they were last updated on 10/28/2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Food & allergies
A infant child was not strap into the high chair at the table in the toddler classroom while they were eating snack. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the 14 month child in.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-18.
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Other
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
They were broken toys on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Records & paperwork
Two children are missing health statements from the doctor.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Illness & medication
One child does not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Records & paperwork
One child that turned four on July 19 did not have hearing or vision screen in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other Serious
Four children were missing information about special care information.
HHSC 746.605(13)(B)(i) — Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The children in the toddler classroom were not strapped in the high chairs. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the children in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
On the playground the is part of the fence missing, grass is not being maintenance, their are tree branches covering the play structure, and they were branches on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the infant and toddler classroom paint is chipping off the walls.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
After the caregiver changed a child's diaper, she place the child on the ground and did not was her hands. Corrected: When the caregiver went back and washed the child's hands before she changed another child.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-17.
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Other Serious
A outlet did not have a cover over the outlet. Corrected: When the director covered the outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not use play equipment as stated in the manufacturer's instructions when they did not acre the climber down or have it outside on the playground. The operation also allowed children younger then three years old on the climber which is only for children 3 to 6 years of age. Corrected: When the director removed the equipment.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation plan posted in the one of the rooms at the operation. Corrected: When the director posted an emergency evacuation plan was posted.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers did not have first aid training. One caregiver was left alone with children and the other caregiver is past her 90 days of hire.
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 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four caregivers did not have CPR training. One caregivers did not have in person CPR training. Two caregivers are in they 90 days but in the classrooms without someone with CPR and the other caregiver has past her 90 days and CPR has not been taken.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a schedule post in the infant two or toddler classes. Corrected: When the director printed out and posted schedules in each classroom.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver was not aware of the children's age in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not have control over the classroom when children were able to walk in the building from outside.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The director failed to notify licensing when the operation change the infant and toddler classrooms.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The children did not was their hands when they came from outside and before they ate their snack.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Other
It was observed that two children sitting in a high chair was not strap in. Corrected: When the caregiver strap the children in.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Other Serious
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
In the toddler classroom it was observed that a caregiver had a pending background.
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 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Other Serious
The director is not ensuring that caregivers are follow minimum standards. The director is not ensuring task to caregivers are placed in positions that a match their skill set.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Other Serious
Caregiver stated they had 9 children in care when I counted there were 10 children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Other Serious
An four month old infant was left on the side of the room alone, while a caregiver attended to infants in the classroom next door.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Food & allergies Serious
A 4 month old infant was not being held while drinking their bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Food & allergies Serious
A four month old infant bottle was being prop up by a caterpillar pillow.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director is not ensuring that classrooms are maintaining the correct ratio and that infants are not mixed in with school age children. The director is not ensuring that caregivers are follow minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A children walked to the classroom alone after being drop off by a parent.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Infants and school age children were combined the youngest infant was 6 months of and the oldest school age child was 8 years old.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
A12 month old infant was in a high chair eating with out being strap in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the two year old classroom they is still not lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation still has not gotten a emergency contact for the child. Corrected: When the director received the information and updated the file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
When asked a caregiver how many children they had she stated 13, when I counted their were 14 school age children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is missing 14 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing 11 1/2 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The two year old classroom and school age children were outside on the playground at the same time, the groups were mixed together for approximately 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.1611(a)(1) — Exceeding Maximum Group Size - 18 Mons - 4 Years (30 mins)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was unsupervised when left in the classroom next door alone in their crib.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other Serious
They were infants group with a three year old. The youngest infant was 12 months old.
HHSC 746.2403(3) — Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-03.
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Other Serious
Infants were in buggy ride for over 30 minutes, the infants did not have the opportunity to have floor time. They were some infants that were fuss during this buggy ride.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
Eight infants did not have a updated feeding instruction form updated since May.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Other
They was a four month old infant sleeping in the classroom alone with the lights out in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2423 — Naptime for Infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the infant and two year old classroom did not have lids on the trash can where garbage is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the toddler and pre-school classroom the plugs did not have plug covers over them.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations fire inspection report expired 6/29/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
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Records & paperwork
One child's file was missing the health-care statement in their files.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Illness & medication
Two children's files was missing the immunizations records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
One children is missing a emergency contact information and 3 children were missing an address for their emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other Serious
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Aug 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children are not being supervise when allowed to walk to the restrooms and hallways alone. When caregivers are stepping away from the group to get things for children
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Classrooms are out of ratio when a caregiver steps away from the group and leave one caregiver to 7 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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