Brown's Early Discovery School
550 W DANIELDALE RD, Duncanville, TX 75137 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mirtha Brown
- Phone
- (469) 917-7500
- Regulated since
- Jul 25, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1242789 · number 1624709
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3) |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (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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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. A caregiver was proving direct care for children without cleared background check.
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 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a violation was found. The staff member was present with twenty-three children. The specific age is five-year-old. It was one child over ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have annual training hours available for review. The following trainings were missing: child maltreatment, child development, guidance discipline, age-appropriate curriculum, teacher-child interaction, emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable disease, administering medication, food or food allergies, understanding building and physical, and handling and storing hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have trainings available for review in child development, guidance discipline, child maltreatment, age-appropriate curriculum, or transportation training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten did not have a current first aid and cpr certificate available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit the operation did not have documentation for smoke detector, carbon monoxide, or fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Illness & medication
Six out of ten children did not have an up-to-date shot record available for review. -
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Records & paperwork
During the monitoring visit, there were four caregivers who did not have affidavits 2985 and 2912. There were four caregivers who did not have the criminal history form, driving license available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Staff background & training
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The caregiver grabbed and pulled on children while in care at the operation during naptime and redirection.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver used inappropriate tone and harsh words toward children while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The caregiver in the classroom covered children?s head during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The operation did not notify license regarding the concern of children being at risk at the operation while in care.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, five out of eight staff did not have the preservice training available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, the director did not have annual training records available for review for emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable disease, preventing and controlling medication, responding to food allergic reactions, understanding building safety, and handling and storing hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, four staff did not have First Aid/CPR certificates available for review, and one staff member, included in the five files, completed an online CPR/First Aid course.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Food & allergies
During the monitoring visit, the four-year-old classroom were eating lunch with the television. The caregiver turned the television off during mealtime upon request from licensing.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, there were two children listed with food allergies. I was not able to review the food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a checklist available for review for the daily operations and outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Illness & medication
Five out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 12, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff members did not complete the first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not send a copy of the four caregiver affidavit forms notarized.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Staff background & training
Four staff members did not complete the first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not send pictures of the fence repair on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide the FARE allergy food forms for two children signed by the physician and parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not send documentation for the lockdown drills or fire drill inspections.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide the health statements for ten students, signed by the parent or physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Staff background & training
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not posted the most recent licensing and investigation inspection on their parent board with all the required items. The operation has the inspection from July 2023 posted on the parent board wall.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Other
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission form was not available for review during the visit. The form posted on the wall for parents is from October 2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate. The last training certificate provided was from February 18, 2019.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Staff background & training
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver inappropriately redirects the child by pushing the victim head down to complete a task after using the restroom.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-16.
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Other
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff members did not have affidavit forms available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Staff background & training
Five staff members did not have CPR/First Aid training available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Safety & premises
The playground wood fence needs five panels replaced or repaired.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have allergy forms signed by the doctor and parent available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Safety & premises
Two pieces of playground equipment were less than six feet apart on the playground.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an up-to-date copy of the annual fire inspection report available during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-24. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation available to review for the fire, lock down, or sheltering drills for staff. The operation did not have documentation available for the carbon monoxide detector testing.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
10 out of 10 children's files did not have the health statement form signed by the parent or physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A light in a class used for napping did not work. Two toilets in the operation did not flush.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a soiled diaper and clothing on the floor of a restroom located in a classroom used by children. There was also small flying insects on the walls in this restroom used by children at the operation.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not post letters or forms from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have six inches of loose fill on the 3b playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any current drills available for review.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director had 17.5 out of 30 training hours completed.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Safety & premises
The pea gravel located on the playground used by 3 year old children did not have at least six inches of loose fill around fall zones per standard.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Lock down drills were not being conducted at the operation.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the recent Licensing form certifying that they have reviewed each of the bulletins and notices issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding unsafe children's products and that there are no unsafe children's products in use or accessible to children in the child-care operation.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Records & paperwork
All personnel records reviewed did not have notarized affidavits.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of four personnel records reviewed did not have a copy of photo ID.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed supervising school age children prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The caregiver left the operation.
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 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Safety & premises
There are exposed nails on the older childrens playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. The staff did not demonstrate good judgment by failing to contact emergency personnel and delaying treatment for the victim.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident requiring medical treatment to HHSC Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children in care did not have an allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Safety & premises
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