Mama Rana's For Play And Learn
6851 MATLOCK RD STE 171, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 44
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rana Alkhafaji
- Phone
- (682) 558-3709
- Regulated since
- Mar 5, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1357529 · number 1709050
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2024 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 | Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (10), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (8), Other (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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Jul 2, 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 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The 2009 van that was purchased in 2022 was not equipped with a child safety alarm at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The 2009 van that was purchased in 2022 was not equipped with a child safety alarm at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 29, 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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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that operation was found non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver was seen yelling at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that operation was found non-compliant with this standard as a caregiver was seen yelling at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregiver hired in 2022 lacked 13.5 traninng hours for training year 11/16/2023-11/16/2024
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
Director only has 10 of the 30 required training hours for training year 9/15/2023-9/15/2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver's CPR First Aid training certificate was expired with an expiration date of 12/2024. Director was unable to locate her CPR/FIRST AID certificate.
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 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
1 caregivers CPR training certificate showed that CPR was completed online. CCR does not accept CPR online certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregiver hired in 2022 lacked 13.5 traninng hours for training year 11/16/2023-11/16/2024
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
Director only has 10 of the 30 required training hours for training year 9/15/2023-9/15/2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver's CPR First Aid training certificate was expired with an expiration date of 12/2024. Director was unable to locate her CPR/FIRST AID certificate.
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 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
1 caregivers CPR training certificate showed that CPR was completed online. CCR does not accept CPR online certificates.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregiver with a start date of 3/2022 has only 3.5 hours of training for training year 3/2023-3/2024, avaliabe for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, Director lacked 1hour training in the following topic: prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection,Director lacked 1 hour training in the following topic: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, Director lacked training in the following topics:(1) Emergency Preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4month old infant was asleep in a crib with rolled blankets used as props to keep the child on its side and covered with blankets with a bib around its neck. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove all items from from the crib including the bib.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
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Other
At the time of inspection, CPSC form has a completion date of 3/31/2022. This was corrected at inspection by updating the form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operation failed to maintain 3 months worth of playground maintenance checklist.
HHSC 746.803(a) — Required Records Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregiver with a start date of 3/2022 has only 3.5 hours of training for training year 3/2023-3/2024, avaliabe for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, Director lacked 1hour training in the following topic: prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection,Director lacked 1 hour training in the following topic: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, Director lacked training in the following topics:(1) Emergency Preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication; (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4month old infant was asleep in a crib with rolled blankets used as props to keep the child on its side and covered with blankets with a bib around its neck. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove all items from from the crib including the bib.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
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Other
At the time of inspection, CPSC form has a completion date of 3/31/2022. This was corrected at inspection by updating the form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operation failed to maintain 3 months worth of playground maintenance checklist.
HHSC 746.803(a) — Required Records Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire inspection was expired with an inspection date of 9/21/2021.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have proof of 4 staff, including the director training certificates on file at the time of inspection. The director who is the driver did not have transportation training as well.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire inspection was expired with an inspection date of 9/21/2021.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have proof of 4 staff, including the director training certificates on file at the time of inspection. The director who is the driver did not have transportation training as well.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 8, 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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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit was missing guide to first aid.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-25. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Illness & medication
There were two expired topical medications in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
According to drills logs kept by the operation, exit times for drills are not completed within 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-25. Correction verified 2022-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit was missing guide to first aid.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-25. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Illness & medication
There were two expired topical medications in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
According to drills logs kept by the operation, exit times for drills are not completed within 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-25. Correction verified 2022-11-25.
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Other
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records lacked the required admission information. Two of the children's records were updated to include the admission information that was missing. One child's record still needs to be updated to include the required admission information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Illness & medication
Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Immunization record was provided for one of the two children. One child still needs a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test). Two of the caregivers are no longer working at the operation. One caregiver still needs proof of education on file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records lacked the required admission information. Two of the children's records were updated to include the admission information that was missing. One child's record still needs to be updated to include the required admission information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Illness & medication
Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file. Immunization record was provided for one of the two children. One child still needs a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test). Two of the caregivers are no longer working at the operation. One caregiver still needs proof of education on file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's 30 clock hours of annual trianing for the previous training year (9/20 - 9/21) was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Other
The toddler classroom did not have an activity plan posted. The pre-k and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted. The plans that were posted were from January and February.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current employee list posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records lacked the required admission information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Illness & medication
Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
A copy of the most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current Children's Product Certification form on file.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test).
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's 30 clock hours of annual trianing for the previous training year (9/20 - 9/21) was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Other
The toddler classroom did not have an activity plan posted. The pre-k and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted. The plans that were posted were from January and February.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current employee list posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's records lacked the required admission information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Illness & medication
Two of the five children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
A copy of the most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current Children's Product Certification form on file.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
Personnel files were missing information to include date of employment, proof of education, & verification the employee is free of active tuberculosis (TB test).
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Staff background & training
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