Little Apple Learning Center
701 E EDINBURG AVE SUITE G, Elsa, TX 78543 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Lopez
- Phone
- (956) 567-5009
- Regulated since
- Oct 26, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1290351 · number 1662612
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (6) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 38 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (14), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Staff background & training
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Staff background & training
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Staff background & training
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Staff background & training
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 30, 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 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 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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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 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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May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Illness & medication
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 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 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
HHSC 746.2405(3) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other Serious
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
HHSC 746.2405(3) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other Serious
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Safety & premises
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Food & allergies
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-30. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Safety & premises
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Food & allergies
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-30. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 16, 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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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Staff background & training
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
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 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Other
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Staff background & training
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
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 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-03. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Other
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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