Kids R Kids Of Barker Cypress
10740 BARKER CYPRESS RD, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 364
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Patricia Mendez
- Phone
- (281) 304-6004
- Regulated since
- Jan 15, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1310272 · number 1676876
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
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| 2026 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (6) |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (10) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the safety straps were left unfastened for 2 infants sitting in high chairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Food & allergies
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the safety straps were left unfastened for 2 infants sitting in high chairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Food & allergies
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for when transitioning back into their classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, a child was left unsupervised on the playground by their caregiver.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for when transitioning back into their classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, a child was left unsupervised on the playground by their caregiver.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Other Serious
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 8, 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 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two medications no longer used were stored in the medication box. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director placed the medication in the front to be given back to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
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Safety & premises
1 food allergy emergency plan is missing the parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Safety & premises
The center's last fire inspection was 1/25/24.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Safety & premises
The school age building is missing the emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams in 3 classrooms. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director placed the diagrams in each classroom.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two medications no longer used were stored in the medication box. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director placed the medication in the front to be given back to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
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Safety & premises
1 food allergy emergency plan is missing the parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Safety & premises
The center's last fire inspection was 1/25/24.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Safety & premises
The school age building is missing the emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams in 3 classrooms. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director placed the diagrams in each classroom.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-25.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 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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Feb 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 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 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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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is a caregiver present in the Infant 2 classroom without a renewed background.
HHSC 745.621(b)(1)(A) — AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is a caregiver present in the Infant 2 classroom without a renewed background.
HHSC 745.621(b)(1)(A) — AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It is alleged that a child was left in a highchair for an excessive amount of time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Other Serious
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Oct 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It is alleged that a child was left in a highchair for an excessive amount of time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care was injured and required medical attention. The operation did not report the injury to Childcare 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 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care was injured and required medical attention. The operation did not report the injury to Childcare 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 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during the inspection.
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 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Other
The infant feeding instruction for one 6 month old infant was observed has not been certified since April 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
The shot record for a 5 month old infant was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Records & paperwork
Proof of education documentation for two employees were not available for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during the inspection.
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 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Other
The infant feeding instruction for one 6 month old infant was observed has not been certified since April 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
The shot record for a 5 month old infant was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Records & paperwork
Proof of education documentation for two employees were not available for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 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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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 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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May 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 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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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, I walked into a classroom and the caregiver was on a personal device and the caregivers back was turned.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, I walked into a classroom and the caregiver was on a personal device and the caregivers back was turned.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 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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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or October monthly test of the smoke detector.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspeciton the operation did not have documenation of the gas leak inspection report being conducted.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or the October monthly test the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or October monthly test of the smoke detector.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspeciton the operation did not have documenation of the gas leak inspection report being conducted.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the August, September or the October monthly test the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 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 · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 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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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A primary driver at the operation who transports children did not have updated transportation training available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
Six out of ten infants did not have updated infant feeding schedule available to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most recent sanitation inspection report available to review during the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an annual updated Children's Product Certificate available during the inspection. Note: This was corrected.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-10.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A primary driver at the operation who transports children did not have updated transportation training available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
Six out of ten infants did not have updated infant feeding schedule available to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most recent sanitation inspection report available to review during the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an annual updated Children's Product Certificate available during the inspection. Note: This was corrected.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver used prohibited punishment towards a child during naptime.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver used prohibited punishment towards a child during naptime.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 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 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation failed to submit the background check renewal for one employee that were present and in contact of children in care.
HHSC 745.621(b)(1)(A) — AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
The background check status for one caregiver in the Infants classroom was noted "Inactive" since 11/29/2021. The caregiver was observed caring for children during the inspection. NOTE: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that there was a total of 18 children with one caregiver during naptime. The children were not combined in a central sleeping area. The operation was out of ratio as one caregiver can only care for maximum of 11 children. NOTE: This was corrected, an additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(2) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation failed to submit the background check renewal for one employee that were present and in contact of children in care.
HHSC 745.621(b)(1)(A) — AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
The background check status for one caregiver in the Infants classroom was noted "Inactive" since 11/29/2021. The caregiver was observed caring for children during the inspection. NOTE: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that there was a total of 18 children with one caregiver during naptime. The children were not combined in a central sleeping area. The operation was out of ratio as one caregiver can only care for maximum of 11 children. NOTE: This was corrected, an additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(2) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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