Ms Idas Child Care Center
1511 E LEAGUE ST, Waco, TX 76704 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ida Johnson
- Phone
- (254) 753-0195
- Regulated since
- Jun 29, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 154330 · number 534862
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 18 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
| 2024 | 24 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, another caregiver was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and building and physical premises training, and a third caregiver was missing training in SIDs and shaken baby, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, adminstering medications, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-14.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing training in abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, another caregiver was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and building and physical premises training, and a third caregiver was missing training in SIDs and shaken baby, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, adminstering medications, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-14.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing training in abuse and neglect.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
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Other
The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Safety & premises
There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-26.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-07.
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Other
The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Safety & premises
There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 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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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 23, 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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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 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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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
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 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Other Serious
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
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 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Food & allergies
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
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Safety & premises
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Safety & premises
One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Food & allergies
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
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Safety & premises
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Safety & premises
One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
There were no playground checklists available for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
There were no playground checklists available for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-10.
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Other Serious
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-25.
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Other
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.
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 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.
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 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-08.
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Other
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-08.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-08.
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Other
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-08.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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May 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 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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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child was sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
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 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Staff background & training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-11.
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Other
One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Other
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Safety & premises
There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-05.
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Illness & medication
Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Records & paperwork
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Staff background & training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child was sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
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 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Staff background & training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-11.
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Other
One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Other
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Safety & premises
There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-05.
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Illness & medication
Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Records & paperwork
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Staff background & training
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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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Sep 27, 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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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Other
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Other
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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