Building Blocks
213 CHAMA DR, Hewitt, TX 76643 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lorra Hinote
- Phone
- (254) 495-3714
- Regulated since
- Nov 22, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1424467 · number 1756050
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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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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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A classroom of 8 two year old children was observed to be left unattended during nap time. A staff member returned and compliance for supervision was met.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A classroom of 8 two year old children was observed to be left unattended during nap time. A staff member returned and compliance for supervision was met.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 6, 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 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was one 8 month old infant observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket. The blanket was removed immediately during inspection. 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 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted in June of 2025. A fire inspection was scheduled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was one 8 month old infant observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket. The blanket was removed immediately during inspection. 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 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted in June of 2025. A fire inspection was scheduled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 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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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 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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Sep 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was able to walk out of the front door of the operation.
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 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A situation placing a child at risk was not reported to child care regulation within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was able to walk out of the front door of the operation.
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 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A situation placing a child at risk was not reported to child care regulation within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 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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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that one staff member did not wash their hands before the next activity after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Safety & premises
One bucket swing was observed on the outdoor playground. There was no protective surfacing observed in the use zone of the swing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-01. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operation was using a community insect repellent without written parent permission.
HHSC 746.501(a)(19) — Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-01. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that one staff member did not wash their hands before the next activity after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Safety & premises
One bucket swing was observed on the outdoor playground. There was no protective surfacing observed in the use zone of the swing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-01. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operation was using a community insect repellent without written parent permission.
HHSC 746.501(a)(19) — Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-01. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 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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Apr 28, 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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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Six of eight children seated at a raised feeding table did not have the safety straps buckled on their seats. The children were buckled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-05. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver was observed to walk away from the diaper changing table, leaving a child to retrieve diapering supplies.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-05. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Six of eight children seated at a raised feeding table did not have the safety straps buckled on their seats. The children were buckled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-05. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver was observed to walk away from the diaper changing table, leaving a child to retrieve diapering supplies.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-05. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Oct 17, 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 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 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 23, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 23, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 16, 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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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were two caregivers who were unsure of who exactly they had during the walkthrough as far as how many children and their ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Other Serious
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were two caregivers who were unsure of who exactly they had during the walkthrough as far as how many children and their ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 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 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was a caregiver who did not have current First Aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Other
Written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since January 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Illness & medication
There were seven children in care who did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was a caregiver who did not have current First Aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Other
Written infant feeding instructions had not been updated since January 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-27.
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Illness & medication
There were seven children in care who did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 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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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 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 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was one caregiver with a pending background check supervising children, and two caregivers supervising children with no 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 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, children were left alone while eating. Children were left alone in the classroom, while their caregiver went to the office.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver with eleven infants from ages 4 months to 16 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed swaddled in a bouncer and had just fallen sleep.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Other
One television was not anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was one caregiver with a pending background check supervising children, and two caregivers supervising children with no 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 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, children were left alone while eating. Children were left alone in the classroom, while their caregiver went to the office.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver with eleven infants from ages 4 months to 16 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed swaddled in a bouncer and had just fallen sleep.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-11. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Other
One television was not anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The health inspection has not been completed.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Safety & premises
There was a unsafe structure in the outside play area that poses a risk to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were no sinks in two of the diaper changing areas.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The health inspection has not been completed.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Safety & premises
There was a unsafe structure in the outside play area that poses a risk to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were no sinks in two of the diaper changing areas.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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