Our New Beginning Learning Academy
13210 DENNIS WAY LN, Houston, TX 77044 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dessie Mouton
- Phone
- (512) 905-9853
- Regulated since
- Dec 3, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1309962 · number 1676652
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Safety & premises (6) |
| 2023 | 28 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 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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Aug 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 22, 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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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 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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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 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 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 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed two infants less than 12 months covered with blankets in their crib. This was corrected when the director reminded the caregiver the children can not have anything in the crib besides a fitted sheet. The caregiver removed the blankets.
HHSC 747.2309(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed two infants less than 12 months covered with blankets in their crib. This was corrected when the director reminded the caregiver the children can not have anything in the crib besides a fitted sheet. The caregiver removed the blankets.
HHSC 747.2309(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three children emergency medical forms were not in the transportation binder when licensing staff reviewed the binder.
HHSC 747.2901(a)(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files were not avalible for review when requested.
HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three children emergency medical forms were not in the transportation binder when licensing staff reviewed the binder.
HHSC 747.2901(a)(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files were not avalible for review when requested.
HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed permission slips for the field trip.
HHSC 747.2901(a)(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The notification to parents did not include the time the children would return to the operation from the field trip.
HHSC 747.2903 — Field Trips - Notification to Parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide the sign in and out sheet for August 7th.
HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed permission slips for the field trip.
HHSC 747.2901(a)(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The notification to parents did not include the time the children would return to the operation from the field trip.
HHSC 747.2903 — Field Trips - Notification to Parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide the sign in and out sheet for August 7th.
HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 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 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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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Mar 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
According to DFPS investigation findings there were statements made that caregivers are utilizing corporal punishment and statements were made that a caregiver uses threats of corporal punishment.
HHSC 747.2705(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
According to DFPS investigation findings there were statements made that caregivers are utilizing corporal punishment and statements were made that a caregiver uses threats of corporal punishment.
HHSC 747.2705(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child who is transported did not have emergency medical consent in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no transportation emergency plan in the transportation folder.
HHSC 747.5419 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises
One child who is transported did not have transportation consent to and from school.
HHSC 747.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child who is transported did not have emergency medical consent in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no transportation emergency plan in the transportation folder.
HHSC 747.5419 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises
One child who is transported did not have transportation consent to and from school.
HHSC 747.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission, Including Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver has not completed a transportation safety training.
HHSC 747.1303(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the October 2022-October 2023 training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver received 6 of the 30 clock hours of required training. The primary caregiver will need to receive 26 clock hours of make-up training. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. The following information is missing from the operational policies: 1. The duration of outdoor play 2. The duration of physical activities 3. Safe sleep policy for children 12 months old and younger 4. Informing parents there is an open door policy for them to observe their child's activities
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children under the age of 4 were served whole grapes. Whole grapes are a choking hazard for children under 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child's hands were not washed after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-08.
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Other
There were uncovered outlets in the room used by the children.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises
The First Aid Kit lacked a Guide to First Aid and Emergency Care.
HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Safety & premises
The home is not equipped with the proper size fire extinguisher.
HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The child care home is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 747.5331 — Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required authorizations for emergency medical care for each child being transported is not in the vehicle used for transportation.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required emergency contact information for each child being transported is not in the vehicle used for transportation.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises
Of the four children's records evaluated; the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked a shot record 2. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of an emergency contact other than the parent 4. Two lacked a health statement 5. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the child attends 6. Two lacked the required information regarding special needs 7. Two lacked the required information regarding water activities
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two personnel records lacked a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver has not completed a transportation safety training.
HHSC 747.1303(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the October 2022-October 2023 training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The caregiver will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver received 6 of the 30 clock hours of required training. The primary caregiver will need to receive 26 clock hours of make-up training. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. The following information is missing from the operational policies: 1. The duration of outdoor play 2. The duration of physical activities 3. Safe sleep policy for children 12 months old and younger 4. Informing parents there is an open door policy for them to observe their child's activities
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children under the age of 4 were served whole grapes. Whole grapes are a choking hazard for children under 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child's hands were not washed after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-08.
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Other
There were uncovered outlets in the room used by the children.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises
The First Aid Kit lacked a Guide to First Aid and Emergency Care.
HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Safety & premises
The home is not equipped with the proper size fire extinguisher.
HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The child care home is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 747.5331 — Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required authorizations for emergency medical care for each child being transported is not in the vehicle used for transportation.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required emergency contact information for each child being transported is not in the vehicle used for transportation.
HHSC 747.5417(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises
Of the four children's records evaluated; the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked a shot record 2. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of an emergency contact other than the parent 4. Two lacked a health statement 5. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the child attends 6. Two lacked the required information regarding special needs 7. Two lacked the required information regarding water activities
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two personnel records lacked a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is no documentation of drills available for review.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is no documentation of drills available for review.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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