Children's World Daycare Center
130 E CORA LEE ST, Sour Lake, TX 77659 · Hardin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer Wilkins
- Phone
- (409) 287-2222
- Regulated since
- Oct 9, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 319286 · number 875467
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6 | Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2024 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle was purchased on 8/4/2026 to transport children and it was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle was purchased on 8/4/2026 to transport children and it was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A staff member and the director did not have the requiredl transportation trainiing available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was observed sleeping with a blanket in the 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 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Safety & premises
The classroom was observed with a blocked exit while a child napped on thier cot.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicle was not instlled at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A staff member and the director did not have the requiredl transportation trainiing available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was observed sleeping with a blanket in the 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 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Safety & premises
The classroom was observed with a blocked exit while a child napped on thier cot.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicle was not instlled at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 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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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival to the operation, there were 93 children present at the operation. The operation's capacity is 85.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records were lacking a preschool health statement
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Illness & medication
Two chidlren's records were lacking a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival to the operation, there were 93 children present at the operation. The operation's capacity is 85.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records were lacking a preschool health statement
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Illness & medication
Two chidlren's records were lacking a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver present during an inspection did not have a current background check. Caregiver was working in a room with children. The operation has not received complete eligibility before allowing the caregiver to have access to the children in care. Caregiver works on Fridays and Summers only. A background check has been submitted and completed.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver present during an inspection did not have a current background check. Caregiver was working in a room with children. The operation has not received complete eligibility before allowing the caregiver to have access to the children in care. Caregiver works on Fridays and Summers only. A background check has been submitted and completed.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Records & paperwork
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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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Oct 2, 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 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The 18-23 month old room had 10 children with one caregiver. One caregiver may only have 9 children this age. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The 18-23 month old room had 10 children with one caregiver. One caregiver may only have 9 children this age. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The door in the two year old room has a hole in it where a child could can access. A picture was taken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A copy of the emergency medical authorization forms were not in the operation's vehicle. The operation has all emergency information stored electronically.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van's fire extinguisher was not securely mounted in the passenger compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The door in the two year old room has a hole in it where a child could can access. A picture was taken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A copy of the emergency medical authorization forms were not in the operation's vehicle. The operation has all emergency information stored electronically.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van's fire extinguisher was not securely mounted in the passenger compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. One caregiver was working in the infant room, the other caregiver was working with children 18 months - 23 months.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Other
Monthly maintenance checklists were not available.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Safety & premises
Fire Safety documentation was not available.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. One caregiver was working in the infant room, the other caregiver was working with children 18 months - 23 months.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Other
Monthly maintenance checklists were not available.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Safety & premises
Fire Safety documentation was not available.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Staff background & training
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May 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During an inspection, one caregiver present did not have a complete background check. Eligibility notification had not been received and the caregiver was allowed access to the children in care.
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 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During an inspection, one caregiver present did not have a complete background check. Eligibility notification had not been received and the caregiver was allowed access to the children in care.
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 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left employment by the January 15, 2023, due date. This has been corrected when Director completed this task.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left employment by the January 15, 2023, due date. This has been corrected when Director completed this task.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was lacking 8 hours of annual training for the training year 8/21-8/22.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver works in the infant room.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Staff background & training
The Director and Caregiver who drives were lacking current transporation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was lacking 8 hours of annual training for the training year 8/21-8/22.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver works in the infant room.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Staff background & training
The Director and Caregiver who drives were lacking current transporation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Staff background & training
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