Adventure Kids Playcare
10403 KATY FWY STE 220, Houston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christen Wentz
- Phone
- (713) 838-1414
- Regulated since
- Sep 27, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1301658 · number 1670695
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 22 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
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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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Training records for one caregiver hired 3/2025 was reviewed. The caregiver had documetned 31.25 hours of training completed within a 24 hour period.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver hired 3/2025 did not have documented signature for the person that provided orientation training. NOTE:Corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-08.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver hired 3/2025 did not have documentation of a pre-empolyment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Training records for one caregiver hired 3/2025 was reviewed. The caregiver had documetned 31.25 hours of training completed within a 24 hour period.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver hired 3/2025 did not have documented signature for the person that provided orientation training. NOTE:Corrected at inspection
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-08.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver hired 3/2025 did not have documentation of a pre-empolyment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to maintain close proximity to children playing on an indoor jungle gym and failed to intervene when a child in care was hit and kicked by other children in care.
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 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to maintain close proximity to children playing on an indoor jungle gym and failed to intervene when a child in care was hit and kicked by other children in care.
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 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers hired 2/2025 without 2 years experience in child care had not completed at least 8 of 24 hours of pre-service training before being placed unsupervised in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Staff background & training
The director had not completed the required 30 hours of training for the 2023-2024 training year. Only 6 hours were observed to be complete.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training
2 bottles were observed to be in the refrigerator unlabeled.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Food & allergies
Children were not observed to be served anything to drink with meal and water was not observed to be available.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Manufacture instructions for cleaning supplies were not being followed. A cleaner indicating for non-porous hard surfaces was observed to be used on a diaper changing table. NOTE: Cleaner was also not properly diluted caregiver stated a few drops or finger measurement was added to a full spray bottle of water.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Proper handwashing proceedures are not being followed. One caregiver was observed to not wash a child's hands after a diaper change. 2 children were sat down to eat and did not wash their hands (one child just entered the operation). A caregiver did not was their hands after assisting a child with toileting.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises
Most recent copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 7 did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers hired 2/2025 without 2 years experience in child care had not completed at least 8 of 24 hours of pre-service training before being placed unsupervised in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Staff background & training
The director had not completed the required 30 hours of training for the 2023-2024 training year. Only 6 hours were observed to be complete.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training
2 bottles were observed to be in the refrigerator unlabeled.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Food & allergies
Children were not observed to be served anything to drink with meal and water was not observed to be available.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Manufacture instructions for cleaning supplies were not being followed. A cleaner indicating for non-porous hard surfaces was observed to be used on a diaper changing table. NOTE: Cleaner was also not properly diluted caregiver stated a few drops or finger measurement was added to a full spray bottle of water.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Proper handwashing proceedures are not being followed. One caregiver was observed to not wash a child's hands after a diaper change. 2 children were sat down to eat and did not wash their hands (one child just entered the operation). A caregiver did not was their hands after assisting a child with toileting.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises
Most recent copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 7 children's records reviewed, 7 did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A spray bottle labed "sanitizer" and a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be stored near containers of animal crackers, goldfish and veggie straws. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The bottles of sanitizer was removed and stored on a separate shelf
HHSC 746.3317(10) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises
The 2 fire extinguishers available were observed to be undercharged.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A spray bottle labed "sanitizer" and a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be stored near containers of animal crackers, goldfish and veggie straws. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The bottles of sanitizer was removed and stored on a separate shelf
HHSC 746.3317(10) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises
The 2 fire extinguishers available were observed to be undercharged.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 4, 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 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Jul 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, children were observed in Play Crew area unsupervised. The caregiver was in a closet located near the back of the kitchen. Note: It was discussed with the provider during the inspection that all children must be supervised to ensure their safety and well being.
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 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, children were observed in Play Crew area unsupervised. The caregiver was in a closet located near the back of the kitchen. Note: It was discussed with the provider during the inspection that all children must be supervised to ensure their safety and well being.
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 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 26, 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 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The list of children being transported by the operation is not being maintained properly.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The sign in and out logs are not being maintained properly by the operation.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The list of children being transported by the operation is not being maintained properly.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The sign in and out logs are not being maintained properly by the operation.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 24, 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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Mar 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing documentation of training in Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, nap cots were not spaced adequately apart to provide sufficient walking space. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-07.
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Staff background & training
A training cup was observed on the floor during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed the training cup on the table.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-07.
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Other
During the inspection, the assignment list for the nap cots was not completed. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection by filling out the assignment list with each child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-07.
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Illness & medication
1 children's files as missing immunization exemption affidavit.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing documentation of training in Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, nap cots were not spaced adequately apart to provide sufficient walking space. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-07.
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Staff background & training
A training cup was observed on the floor during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed the training cup on the table.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-07.
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Other
During the inspection, the assignment list for the nap cots was not completed. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection by filling out the assignment list with each child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-07.
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Illness & medication
1 children's files as missing immunization exemption affidavit.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 3, 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 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated there were 9 children in their group that they were responsible for and when counting the number of children, there were actually 10 children. Note: Discussed the importance of knowing how many children they have in care at all times.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Other
During the inspection a child was observed standing on top of a table.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Other Serious
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated there were 9 children in their group that they were responsible for and when counting the number of children, there were actually 10 children. Note: Discussed the importance of knowing how many children they have in care at all times.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Other
During the inspection a child was observed standing on top of a table.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-25. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained, caregivers are allowing children to be behind the front counter while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based upon the information obtained, caregivers are allowing children to be behind the front counter while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I observe infant feeding bottle and training cup missing child's name. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The deficiencies found by the fire marshal have not been corrected.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I observe infant feeding bottle and training cup missing child's name. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The deficiencies found by the fire marshal have not been corrected.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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