Evolve And Excel Learning Center LLC
1000 W SPRAGUE ST, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Benavides
- Phone
- (956) 348-4376
- Regulated since
- Mar 15, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1315834 · number 1680829
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (10), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The foreign education for two caregivers was not translated into English and showed the equivalency level in the USA. The training topic certificates for a caregiver hired on 6/21/2019 was available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The foreign education for two caregivers was not translated into English and showed the equivalency level in the USA. The training topic certificates for a caregiver hired on 6/21/2019 was available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were red ants observed and more than five nails outside the entrance of the schoolage classroom. Note: The nails were picked up from the floor during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Illness & medication
One out of 8 children's records did not have the immunizations on file. Two children's records was missing the address for the emergency contact person. One child record was missing page 4 from the admission form. There was no written notice of the lack of liability insurance to each parent in the children s records.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
The training topic certificates for a caregiver hired on 6/21/2019 were not available for review. The foreign education for two caregivers was not translated into English and showed the equivalency level in the USA.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were red ants observed and more than five nails outside the entrance of the schoolage classroom. Note: The nails were picked up from the floor during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Illness & medication
One out of 8 children's records did not have the immunizations on file. Two children's records was missing the address for the emergency contact person. One child record was missing page 4 from the admission form. There was no written notice of the lack of liability insurance to each parent in the children s records.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
The training topic certificates for a caregiver hired on 6/21/2019 were not available for review. The foreign education for two caregivers was not translated into English and showed the equivalency level in the USA.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-28.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 14, 2025 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 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no current infant feeding instructions for five infants.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Other
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no current infant feeding instructions for five infants.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Employment affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 8 employee files reviewed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Employment affidavit was not available for review for 2 out of 8 employee files reviewed.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 22, 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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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 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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Aug 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver pulled a mat from under a child while sleeping.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving the room without supervision.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver pulled a mat from under a child while sleeping.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver walked out of the classroom leaving the room without supervision.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-13. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Other Serious
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May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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 19, 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 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A fire drill was not completed for the month of August and September as per lack of documentation. This information was confirmed by Director of operation.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A fire drill was not completed for the month of August and September as per lack of documentation. This information was confirmed by Director of operation.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 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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Aug 25, 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.
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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 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient in providing the supervision needed to intervene timely during an incident between children.
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 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
In the course of the investigation, it was confirmed that operation is allowing children to use electronic devices for screen activities not related to the activity plans of the operation.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation was deficient in providing the supervision needed to intervene timely during an incident between children.
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 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
In the course of the investigation, it was confirmed that operation is allowing children to use electronic devices for screen activities not related to the activity plans of the operation.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 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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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member pending background check eligibility and with access to children was observed present at the operation. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection. Director confirmed individual will not return until eligibility letter is received.
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 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member pending background check eligibility and with access to children was observed present at the operation. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection. Director confirmed individual will not return until eligibility letter is received.
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 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was confirmed by Director that the operation does not allow parents to visit the child-care center as specified in this standard.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was confirmed by Director that the operation does not allow parents to visit the child-care center as specified in this standard.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 19, 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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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The following trainings were not available for review for Director of operation. Training year September 2021-2022. -Handling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials -Food and Allergic reactions -Administering medication -Transportation
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Other
Sanitation inspection was last completed in 2021. Inspection was not completed within the 12 month time frame.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children's hands were not washed before they were provided with their bottle.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-10. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a capacity of 14 infants. The operation had 23 infants present during the inspection. The limit of infants per classroom's space measurements was exceeded. NOTE: Children were picked up by their parents during the inspection. A request to increase infant capacity was submitted by Director of operation.
HHSC 746.4205(a) — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The following trainings were not available for review for Director of operation. Training year September 2021-2022. -Handling, storing, disposing of hazardous materials -Food and Allergic reactions -Administering medication -Transportation
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Other
Sanitation inspection was last completed in 2021. Inspection was not completed within the 12 month time frame.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children's hands were not washed before they were provided with their bottle.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-10. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a capacity of 14 infants. The operation had 23 infants present during the inspection. The limit of infants per classroom's space measurements was exceeded. NOTE: Children were picked up by their parents during the inspection. A request to increase infant capacity was submitted by Director of operation.
HHSC 746.4205(a) — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio was reduced in two infant classrooms. Classroom #1 had 7 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 17 months. Classroom #2 had 5 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 7 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to each classroom.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio was reduced in two infant classrooms. Classroom #1 had 7 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 17 months. Classroom #2 had 5 infants with one caregiver with a specified age group of 7 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as a second caregiver was added to each classroom.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily report is not being completed in one of the infant classrooms.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises
Interest centers were not present in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom as observed during inspection.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was not available for review. Last inspection was available was of 1/27/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily report is not being completed in one of the infant classrooms.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises
Interest centers were not present in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom as observed during inspection.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was not available for review. Last inspection was available was of 1/27/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Carbon monoxide detector was not present at the operation.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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