2y Smart Kids Care, LLC
1001 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, Killeen, TX 76549 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Frances Oliveras
- Phone
- (803) 397-9886
- Regulated since
- May 18, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1160497 · number 1551210
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 17 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 13 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (5) |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two children were observed leaving the classroom after eating and going to another classroom. The children were unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with 15 children aged 18-23 months of age, bringing the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected when a caregiver came, removed the 6 children and took them to another room placing the room into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation completed 5 of the 8 required emergency drills for sheltar/severe weather and lockdowns.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed underneath the hand washing sink in a classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were removed and placed 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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Components of the operational policies were incomplete. Parents rights, infant safe sleep.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
Enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent's rights, signatures and water safety permissions.
HHSC 746.603(a)(1) — Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child was observed walking unsupervised to the bathroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a pending background was present at the operation and in a classroom caring for children. The caregiver was removed from the classroom and placed in the training room for training.
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 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child was observed walking from the bathroom back to his classroom unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Staff background & training
Four employees had not received the required 8 hours of pre-service training prior be being counted in ratio. Two caregivers were working with children, neither had SIDS/Shaken Baby, and CPR/FA.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Safety & premises
Two children had bottles of milk in the crib. One child was drinking milk while sleeping, a second child was observed laying down with a bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Other Serious
Two children were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Three children were observed to be sitting in a restrictive device while the other children were playing around the room.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Staff background & training
An employee did not have the required completed records for employment. Missing from the file were education, pre-service training, CPR and F/A, photo ID, notarized and preapplication affidavits. Three other employees were observed working in the capacity of caregivers and did not have an employee file. No files had been created for these employees.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was observed not following the conditions of the CBCU. A caregiver with a provisional background was observed alone with a group of children. The caregiver was placed in another room with a caregiver without conditions.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation had not received the background determination for a caregiver before giving the employee access to the children. A caregiver with a pending background was counted in ratio and had access to the children. Two employees were observed counted in ratio with access to children and did not have submitted background checks. The caregiver was removed and sent home.
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 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
Four employees had not received the required 8 hours of pre-service training prior be being counted in ratio.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
Four employees did not have the required completed records for employment. Missing items included: pre-service training, CPR and FA, SIDS/Shaken Baby, notarized and preapplication affidavits, photo ID's, and proof of education.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection, a caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed watching two classrooms. The caregiver was standing in the hallway at the door of the classes. This was corrected when the caregiver returned and entered the room.
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 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Nap mats did not have enough space for walking between each one.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and one other driver of the van did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Discipline & child guidance
The parent board was missing the most recent licensing inspection, activity plans for each age group of children, menus, the local licensing number and address and the child abuse and neglect hot line.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of the current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Staff background & training
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May 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime, there were no additional employees in the building to answer the door or help caregivers who were supervising the napping groups. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and other caregivers returned to the operation.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-24.
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Other
Children under two years old 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 2024-05-24.
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Other
During naptime, two rooms were observed without adequate lighting.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was found to determine that proper supervision was not being maintained when two caregivers stepped out of their classrooms, leaving the children inside unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers returned to their 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 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection one caregiver were observed leaving the classroom to answer a call from the director, leaving the children unsupervised in the classroom with the inspector.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed leaving the room to go to a hallway bathroom to wash the hands of a child, leaving 5 children in the room with one caregiver. The ratio of the room is 4 to 1. The caregiver returned to the room, bringing the room into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Food & allergies
Children were observed watching a non-activity related cartoon program on the television while eating snack.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed not washing the hands of a child. The caregiver carried the child back to the play yard without washing the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a changing station to change two children. The diaper surface was covered with a multi-colored non-absorbent material.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Other Serious
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection an employee was observed supervising two classrooms of children from the doorway of the other classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection a caregiver was observed caring for children and was not in ratio. There were 6 children observed in care, bringing the room out of ratio by 2 children. The ratio is 1 caregiver to 4 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other
Children were observed in two classrooms watching screen during the rest period.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other
During the inspection, 6 play yards were observed with mattresses that did not fit snugly the sides.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, play yards were observed with blankets, toys and bumpy padding and hats. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed by the caregiver.
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 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, a child was observed sitting in a restrictive device during the rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed the child and placed her at a table with an activity.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other
Children were observed during a designated rest period, with little to no lighting and the doors were closed.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other Serious
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Oct 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child was allowed to be in care at the operation without any of the required for a completed therefore not having any emergency contact information for the child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(1) — Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were two caregivers present without cleared background checks.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed swaddled in the infant classroom for naptime.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed napping near the entrance/exit of two classrooms preventing the door from being opened all the way. One child was also observed napping underneath a table.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was not an electronic safety alarm installed in the transportation van.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children's records of six that were read did not have emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection it was found that the two year old classroom and infant classroom had televisions playing. This was corrected at inspection when the television in both classrooms were turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was found that the diaper changing mat in the bathroom had two small tears. This was corrected at inspection when a nap mat was used as the diaper changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was found that the operation had a whole in the wall in the gym area that was accessible to children. It was also found that the operation outdoor play structure had cracks and a large whole with rough edges near the slide, and the foamed mats used for the outdoor flooring had large gaps.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-11-22.
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Illness & medication
During the inspection it was found that 2 out of the 6 children records reviewed did not have admission requirements completed and an up to date immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Other
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