Kids R Kids Of West Temple
7635 PRAIRIE VIEW RD, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 305
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brenda Newman
- Phone
- (254) 239-5028
- Regulated since
- Apr 12, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1439435 · number 1768197
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 24 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 26 | 18 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 22 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 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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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During inspection two caregivers provided the wrong number of how many children were present during their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During inspection two caregivers provided the wrong number of how many children were present during their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Other Serious
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom for a few seconds.
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 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom for a few seconds.
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 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During inspection two caregivers provided the wrong number of how many children were present during their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Other Serious
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During inspection two caregivers provided the wrong number of how many children were present during their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this Minimum Standard as there is evidence that supports a caregiver lifted a child by one arm only.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this Minimum Standard as there is evidence that supports a caregiver lifted a child by one arm only.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 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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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 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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Dec 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During an investigation it was found that a bottle was not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. There was also a bottle not labeled during the inspection today. This was corrected when the bottle was labled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-05.
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Food & allergies
An infant was not given a bottle during the timeframe that was noted on the infant feeding instructions. The infant feeding instructions stated that the infant needs to be fed every 2-3 hours and the infant was given a bottle after 4 hours.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Illness & medication
It was found that an incident report was not completed for an infant that was given the wrong breastmilk.
HHSC 746.603(a)(7) — Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Dec 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During an investigation it was found that a bottle was not labeled with the infants first name and last initial. There was also a bottle not labeled during the inspection today. This was corrected when the bottle was labled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-05.
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Food & allergies
An infant was not given a bottle during the timeframe that was noted on the infant feeding instructions. The infant feeding instructions stated that the infant needs to be fed every 2-3 hours and the infant was given a bottle after 4 hours.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Illness & medication
It was found that an incident report was not completed for an infant that was given the wrong breastmilk.
HHSC 746.603(a)(7) — Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Food & allergies
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 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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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Observed one caregiver state that they had 10 children but there were 11 children in the classroom. Observed a second classroom state that they had 17 children but they had 16 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Observed one caregiver who has worked at the operation for over a year and only has 16 hours of training for the year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Safety & premises
Observed a plastic slide that was missing part of the roofing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a diaper changing mat that was ripped in one of the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
Observed a caregivers purse in the bathroom in the reach of children with two bottles of medication in the purse. The bottles of medication were at the top of the purse and could be seen just by walking by the purse. This was corrected whent he purse was put out of the reach of the children in care.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Other Serious
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Observed one caregiver state that they had 10 children but there were 11 children in the classroom. Observed a second classroom state that they had 17 children but they had 16 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Observed one caregiver who has worked at the operation for over a year and only has 16 hours of training for the year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Safety & premises
Observed a plastic slide that was missing part of the roofing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a diaper changing mat that was ripped in one of the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
Observed a caregivers purse in the bathroom in the reach of children with two bottles of medication in the purse. The bottles of medication were at the top of the purse and could be seen just by walking by the purse. This was corrected whent he purse was put out of the reach of the children in care.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During an investigation it was found that caregivers sometimes use gloves instead of washing their hands to serve food.
HHSC 746.3415(1) — Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children should wash hands prior to eatting any meal served at the operation to prevent the spread of germs.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During an investigation it was found that caregivers sometimes use gloves instead of washing their hands to serve food.
HHSC 746.3415(1) — Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children should wash hands prior to eatting any meal served at the operation to prevent the spread of germs.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 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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May 27, 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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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 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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May 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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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Mar 10, 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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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was observed on video footage being smacked on the leg by a caregiver. A child was also observed on video being picked up roughly and placed down into a chair in an aggressive manner. A child was observed on video being placed on the floor, hitting their back against the wall in an aggressive manner.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was observed on video footage being smacked on the leg by a caregiver. A child was also observed on video being picked up roughly and placed down into a chair in an aggressive manner. A child was observed on video being placed on the floor, hitting their back against the wall in an aggressive manner.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 8, 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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Mar 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 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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Feb 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver appeared by video to place a child down at a chair using more than normal force. Caregiver appeared to be flustered and not have control of their actions. Caregiver was terminated by operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver appeared by video to place a child down at a chair using more than normal force. Caregiver appeared to be flustered and not have control of their actions. Caregiver was terminated by operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 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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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 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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Nov 18, 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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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was not being adequately supervised when the child was bitten multiple times before a teacher noticed and intervened.
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 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was not being adequately supervised when the child was bitten multiple times before a teacher noticed and intervened.
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 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 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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Oct 28, 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 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that children under two years old were watching media on an iPad.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation had over-the-counter medication that was being used for multiple children.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Other
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Oct 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that children under two years old were watching media on an iPad.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation had over-the-counter medication that was being used for multiple children.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 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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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In one of the children's bathrooms, there was a garbage can with dirty diapers that did not have a lid on it. This was corrected during the inspection when a lid was placed on the garbage can.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-27.
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Safety & premises
The director had not reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was shown how to subscribe to the recall emails.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-27.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher in one of the vehicles needed to be serviced as the needle was in the red.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In one of the children's bathrooms, there was a garbage can with dirty diapers that did not have a lid on it. This was corrected during the inspection when a lid was placed on the garbage can.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-27.
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Safety & premises
The director had not reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was shown how to subscribe to the recall emails.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-27.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher in one of the vehicles needed to be serviced as the needle was in the red.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver spanked a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver spanked a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed caring for children, and she did not have a cleared background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed caring for children, and she did not have a cleared background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child in care was neglected.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised for approximately two hours on a transportation vehicle.
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 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found the electronic safety alarm was disabled and not being used when transporting children in care.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child in care was neglected.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised for approximately two hours on a transportation vehicle.
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 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found the electronic safety alarm was disabled and not being used when transporting children in care.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 12, 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 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 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 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 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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Mar 4, 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 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation it was observed through video footage that caregivers were sitting down on the playground not properly supervising the children when a child in care was injured.
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 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation it was observed through video footage that caregivers were sitting down on the playground not properly supervising the children when a child in care was injured.
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 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was sleeping in a crib with a burp cloth in the crib near the infants face. The burp cloth was removed from the crib. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was sleeping in a crib with a burp cloth in the crib near the infants face. The burp cloth was removed from the crib. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 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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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 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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Dec 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when they picked a child up by the childs leg and one arm to lay the child on their mat.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Discipline & child guidance
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aware of allegations of abuse and did not report the incidents.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Other Serious
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Dec 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when they picked a child up by the childs leg and one arm to lay the child on their mat.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Discipline & child guidance
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aware of allegations of abuse and did not report the incidents.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Other Serious
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was changing a young child in the bathroom and had up to 4 more children behind the caregiver. The caregiver could not see the other children in the bathroom and a child was able to climb on a tall unanchored shelf causing it to tip over and injure a child in care.
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 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation added a tall shelf to a classroom bathroom but did not anchor it to the wall. A child was able to climb on the shelf which caused the shelf to fall and injure a child in care. This was corrected when the shelf was removed from the bathroom.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Illness & medication
The operation had completed a boo boo report, but had not completed the licensing incident report for a child who received an injury while in care which required medical attention. This was corrected when the operation completed the correct incident report.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was changing a young child in the bathroom and had up to 4 more children behind the caregiver. The caregiver could not see the other children in the bathroom and a child was able to climb on a tall unanchored shelf causing it to tip over and injure a child in care.
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 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation added a tall shelf to a classroom bathroom but did not anchor it to the wall. A child was able to climb on the shelf which caused the shelf to fall and injure a child in care. This was corrected when the shelf was removed from the bathroom.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Illness & medication
The operation had completed a boo boo report, but had not completed the licensing incident report for a child who received an injury while in care which required medical attention. This was corrected when the operation completed the correct incident report.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed 5 infants sitting in infant high chairs without safety straps being used. There were no safety straps on the chairs due to them being washed. This was corrected when the straps were added to the chairs.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-25.
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Other
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed 5 infants sitting in infant high chairs without safety straps being used. There were no safety straps on the chairs due to them being washed. This was corrected when the straps were added to the chairs.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-25.
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Other
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Observed a caregiver snatch a toy from a child, grab a childs arm and then picked the child up by the childs hand as the child's feet left the floor and took the child to another area in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Observed a caregiver snatch a toy from a child, grab a childs arm and then picked the child up by the childs hand as the child's feet left the floor and took the child to another area in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed two caregivers with access to the children who did not have a cleared background check at this operation. This was corrected when the caregivers were asked to leave the operation and a background check was put it.
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 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Food & allergies
Observed a 2 month old infant sitting in a boncy seat while the caregiver sat beside the infant holding the infants bottle. This was corrected when the caregiver was told that infants under 6 months old must be held to be fed and the infant was picked up.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed two caregivers with access to the children who did not have a cleared background check at this operation. This was corrected when the caregivers were asked to leave the operation and a background check was put it.
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 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Food & allergies
Observed a 2 month old infant sitting in a boncy seat while the caregiver sat beside the infant holding the infants bottle. This was corrected when the caregiver was told that infants under 6 months old must be held to be fed and the infant was picked up.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed dirty diapers on the floor of the bathroom. This was corrected when the diapers where thrown in the trash,
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed dirty diapers on the floor of the bathroom. This was corrected when the diapers where thrown in the trash,
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed 14 staff without cleared background checks. This is being corrected by scheduling FBI fingerprint appointments for the staff. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
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 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed 14 staff without cleared background checks. This is being corrected by scheduling FBI fingerprint appointments for the staff. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
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 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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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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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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