Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC
425 ENGELKING ST, Sealy, TX 77474 · Austin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 161
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Linda Gafford
- Phone
- (979) 885-7076
- Regulated since
- May 3, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 646090 · number 1134766
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 22 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (12) |
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 31, 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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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation it was observed that the walls in the threes classroom had chipped paint.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing children records 1 out of 10 child files did not have an address for the emergancy contact. Note: Corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation it was observed that the walls in the threes classroom had chipped paint.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing children records 1 out of 10 child files did not have an address for the emergancy contact. Note: Corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 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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Jul 7, 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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Jul 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 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 26, 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 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 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 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 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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Nov 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in the infant classroom did not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection. This was correct when the caregiver and the director was made aware and recount the children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
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Other
The infant feeding instruction for two infants ages 4mo and 9mo were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other
One 10mo infant feeding instruction was observed need to be re-certify.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training
Bottles in the 12-24mo classroom were observed unlabeled with the children name during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregivers was made aware and labeled the children names.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
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Other Serious
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in the infant classroom did not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection. This was correct when the caregiver and the director was made aware and recount the children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
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Other
The infant feeding instruction for two infants ages 4mo and 9mo were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other
One 10mo infant feeding instruction was observed need to be re-certify.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training
Bottles in the 12-24mo classroom were observed unlabeled with the children name during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregivers was made aware and labeled the children names.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was determined to not operating in compliance with Mininmum Standards when repeated citations were given which increased the risks to children in care.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
One 11 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket during nap time. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant's crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other Serious
This standard was recited during the follow up inspeciton when a four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
One 11 month old infant was observed sleeing with a blanket covered their head during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant's crib.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was determined to not operating in compliance with Mininmum Standards when repeated citations were given which increased the risks to children in care.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
One 11 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket during nap time. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant's crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other Serious
This standard was recited during the follow up inspeciton when a four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
One 11 month old infant was observed sleeing with a blanket covered their head during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant's crib.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children in the 4yo classroom were observed watching TV while napping and resting.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
A four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One child in the 2yo classroom was observed had a diaper changed and did not washed their hands. Caregiver was made aware and washed the child hands while on site.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children in the 4yo classroom were observed watching TV while napping and resting.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
A four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One child in the 2yo classroom was observed had a diaper changed and did not washed their hands. Caregiver was made aware and washed the child hands while on site.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the Pre-K classroom did not know how many children they're responsible for during the inspection walk though
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Other
Caregiver in the Pre-K 4yo classroom did not know the age of the children that they're responsible for during the inspection walkthough
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping with the pacifier attachments that can potentially be a choking hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises
Two infants were observed napping in cribs that did not have their name labeled during the inspection This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Other
The infant feeding intructions for one infants ages 2 months old was not available for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Other
Several classrooms were observed not having adequate lighting during naptime
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
CCR was not notified when the operation adding more indoor space for the children in care. This was corrected when the director was made aware and sending a written request to CCR.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The wall in the temporary classroom for the Infants was observed having chipped paint during the inspection walk through
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Fire Extinguisher for the Tranportation bus was observed out of service and will need to be recharged
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the Pre-K classroom did not know how many children they're responsible for during the inspection walk though
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Other
Caregiver in the Pre-K 4yo classroom did not know the age of the children that they're responsible for during the inspection walkthough
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping with the pacifier attachments that can potentially be a choking hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises
Two infants were observed napping in cribs that did not have their name labeled during the inspection This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Other
The infant feeding intructions for one infants ages 2 months old was not available for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Other
Several classrooms were observed not having adequate lighting during naptime
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
CCR was not notified when the operation adding more indoor space for the children in care. This was corrected when the director was made aware and sending a written request to CCR.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The wall in the temporary classroom for the Infants was observed having chipped paint during the inspection walk through
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Fire Extinguisher for the Tranportation bus was observed out of service and will need to be recharged
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
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Other Serious
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The use zone for a rotating piece of equipment is overlapping the use zone of a slide.
HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill surfacing on the PreK playground is less than two inches in the use zone of a slide, rocking and rotating equipment.
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 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy is lacking a physical activity policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The use zone for a rotating piece of equipment is overlapping the use zone of a slide.
HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill surfacing on the PreK playground is less than two inches in the use zone of a slide, rocking and rotating equipment.
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 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy is lacking a physical activity policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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