Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
8100 BARKER CYPRESS RD, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 294
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pamona Young-Eason
- Phone
- (281) 859-0099
- Regulated since
- Mar 25, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1123835 · number 1524683
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2022 | 18 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (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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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was over in ratio by 3 children during the inspection. The ratio was 38 children to 2 caregivers.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Other Serious
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not have an accurate count of children when conducting a name to face check. There were 17 children present in the classroom, and they only counted 16.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.
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 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not have an accurate count of children when conducting a name to face check. There were 17 children present in the classroom, and they only counted 16.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, caregivers left a child alone in the classroom unsupervised.
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 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Other Serious
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records 8 out of 10 files needed 8 hours of training in order to meet the 24 required hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records there was 1 out of 10 files that did not have the skills based training portion completed,
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough an infant was sleeping in the crib with a loose bed sheet.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough multiple sleeping mats were torn and can not be properly cleaned.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
While conducting a Health and saftey audit there was no annual fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was conducted in April 2025
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing the personnel records 4 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records 8 out of 10 files needed 8 hours of training in order to meet the 24 required hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records there was 1 out of 10 files that did not have the skills based training portion completed,
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough an infant was sleeping in the crib with a loose bed sheet.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough multiple sleeping mats were torn and can not be properly cleaned.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
While conducting a Health and saftey audit there was no annual fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was conducted in April 2025
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing the personnel records 4 out of the 10 files reviewed did not have a pre-employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in classroom alone with 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 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Safety & premises
Unitary surfacing material on the playground is torn.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios
4 children who were present were not signed into the operations tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider signed each child in during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
Personnel files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Employment Affidavit Form - Proof of Education - Completed Orientation
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in classroom alone with 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 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Safety & premises
Unitary surfacing material on the playground is torn.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios
4 children who were present were not signed into the operations tracking system during the inspection. Note: The provider signed each child in during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-09.
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Staff background & training
Personnel files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Employment Affidavit Form - Proof of Education - Completed Orientation
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the inspection a child in care medication was out of date. Note: Parents were contacted regarding the medication. The medication was discarded.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-17.
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Illness & medication
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the inspection a child in care medication was out of date. Note: Parents were contacted regarding the medication. The medication was discarded.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jun 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation failed at changing a child`s diaper in care throughout the day.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation failed at changing a child`s diaper in care throughout the day.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 22, 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active 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 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Staff background & training
The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Safety & premises
I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was in direct care of infants without an active 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 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Staff background & training
The operations director and all staff did not have the up to date transportation training on file during business hours.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection report available to review during business hours.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most updated gas inspection documentation to review during business hours.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Safety & premises
I observed the emergency practice log for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector, Smoke Detector Test and Fire Extinguisher Check not up to date.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist up to date as required per minimum standard guidelines.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during this investigation the caregivers at the operation did not properly supervise the children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver did not have an up to date First- Aid/CPR on file and was the only teacher in the classroom.
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 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during this investigation the caregivers at the operation did not properly supervise the children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, the caregiver did not have an up to date First- Aid/CPR on file and was the only teacher in the classroom.
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 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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