Building Blocks Academy
2619 MAIN ST, La Marque, TX 77568 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 197
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Victoria Mendoza
- Phone
- (409) 938-0632
- Regulated since
- Oct 11, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1338114 · number 1696406
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 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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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 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 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 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 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Feb 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.
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 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Illness & medication
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 02/02/2026, a child in care at the operation was left alone by a caregiver in a classroom. The child was found alone in a classroom by the child's caregiver and the child's mother when the child's mother arrived to pick the child up from the operation at the end of the day.
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 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation did not report the incident to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Illness & medication
On 02/02/2026, a child was found by a caregiver and the child's parent alone and unsupervised in a classroom at the operation. This incident was reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) by the child's parent on 02/13/2026; however, the operation has not yet provided CCR with an Incident or Illness Report Form 7239 detailing the incident.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Other
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inspection, the unitary surfacing on playground has not been maintained. There are missing tiles and some tiles have been lifted and moved.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios
At time of inspection, operation did not have documentation showing the rating for shock data testing on unitary surface for playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 21, 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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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.
HHSC 746.2202(1) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based upon the investigation conducted the operation does not have documentation for accommodations from a health care professional for children with known special needs.
HHSC 746.2202(1) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-14.
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Safety & premises
Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Other
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not state how operation will support special needs services for children in their care.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-14.
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Safety & premises
Emergency drills for August and September of 2024 had not been documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly by director or designee.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Smoke detectors had not been tested by director and or desginee.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Other
Carbon Monoixde detectors had not been tested monthly by director and or designee.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 30, 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 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 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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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Other
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The monthly infant feeding instructions have not been updated for 3 out of 5 infants present today. The last updates were dated between August 2023 and September 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection has not been conducted within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/22.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A special needs teenager was in the school age room alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.
HHSC 746.3407(3) — Machine Wash Linens
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the cabinet below the sink in the inclusion classroom's bathroom. The hallway mop closet is accessible to children because it does not lock.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises
There was an infant sleeping in a crib with sheets that appear to be stained or soiled.
HHSC 746.3407(3) — Machine Wash Linens
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-20. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the older infant room, there is not a sink in the diaper changing area.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 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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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Safety & premises
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-06.
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Other
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Records & paperwork
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-06.
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Other
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two infants did not have the required feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Safety & premises
The twos classroom was observed to have students sleeping without sufficient walking space.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
One first aid kit did not contain cotton balls. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-06.
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Other
Children were observed resting without the required mats.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
The unitary surfacing located on the playground was observed to be unkept.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Records & paperwork
One of ten student records did not contain the elementary school phone number.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Safety & premises
In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-07.
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Other Serious
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Illness & medication
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of the four caregiver files reviewed did not have the training listed under this standard.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Safety & premises
In the school age room there was a cable outlet plate that was completely unscrewed from the wall exposing a whole and the dry wall. There were several paint chips in the after school room, 2 year old room, and the toddler room. Door frames and doors had visible dirt and grime on them. At the end of the building, closest to where the new construction is being done, the fence is missing. There are several boards along the fence line that are broken or pushed away from the fence. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing mats in the infant room and toddler room were ripped leaving the foam padding exposed and unable to be sanitized properly. Note: Pictures were taken for the file.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-07.
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Other Serious
There is a retention pond behind the parking lot and near where the school age children play. The pond is currently full of water due to recent rain.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Illness & medication
Three children files out of eight reviewed did not have a copy of the child's immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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