Kids R Happy
10502 GRANT RD, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Sader
- Phone
- (281) 807-1717
- Regulated since
- Oct 4, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1005110 · number 1430307
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (4), 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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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with "Pending" status background check was observed in a classroom with children. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was having their CPR/FA expired since 8/16/2026.
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 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Safety & premises
The Safety Drill documentation was reviewed and observe to be missing the Fire Drill for the month of July and August.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Records & paperwork
Three children files were observed missing the required health statement information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with "Pending" status background check was observed in a classroom with children. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was having their CPR/FA expired since 8/16/2026.
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 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Safety & premises
The Safety Drill documentation was reviewed and observe to be missing the Fire Drill for the month of July and August.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Records & paperwork
Three children files were observed missing the required health statement information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained from the investigation. It was determined that the director did not ensure the operation is in compliance with the Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to provide proper training to the staff members at the operation.
HHSC 746.201(3) — Make Provisions for Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained from the investigation. It was determined that the director did not ensure the operation is in compliance with the Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to provide proper training to the staff members at the operation.
HHSC 746.201(3) — Make Provisions for Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was recited. This standard was recited as the operation failed to submit the Fire Inspection report by the compliance date. The current Fire inspection report was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was recited. This standard was recited as the operation failed to submit the Fire Inspection report by the compliance date. The current Fire inspection report was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 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 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three infants were observed sleeping in the cribs with stuffed animals and blankets. This was corrected when the safe sleep hazards were removed from the cribs.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Other
Three infants' feeding instructions form were reviewed and observed not current.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
A two months old infants was observed sleeping face down in the crib during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was turned over during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Safety & premises
The current Fire inspection report were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
A two months old infants present at the operation did not have the admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
Two infants files were reviewed and missing the health statements on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
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Other Serious
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three infants were observed sleeping in the cribs with stuffed animals and blankets. This was corrected when the safe sleep hazards were removed from the cribs.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Other
Three infants' feeding instructions form were reviewed and observed not current.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
A two months old infants was observed sleeping face down in the crib during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was turned over during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Safety & premises
The current Fire inspection report were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
A two months old infants present at the operation did not have the admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
Two infants files were reviewed and missing the health statements on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The pre-service training for one caregiver in the 2-3yo classroom was observed not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Records & paperwork
The health statement for three children's admission information was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Illness & medication
The immunization record for one infant 9 month 9-month-old was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Other
One child's admission information was missing the physician information from the admission information during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The pre-service training for one caregiver in the 2-3yo classroom was observed not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Records & paperwork
The health statement for three children's admission information was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Illness & medication
The immunization record for one infant 9 month 9-month-old was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Other
One child's admission information was missing the physician information from the admission information during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 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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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver who was hired on September 26th, 2022 did not have their initial background check submitted prior allowing this caregiver to be at the operation. This was corrected when the director entered the background check information for the employee during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.
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Staff background & training
Three employee personnel file did not have the highschool diploma documentation to review for qualification during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Staff background & training
Annual training docuementation for one caregiver was observed expired in September 2022.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Staff background & training
The annual training documentation for the director was observed missing 12 hours out of 30 training hours required.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Food & allergies
Two milk bottles in the Infants Classroom was observed not having the infants's name labeled. This was corrected when the director and caregiver was brought to attention and labeled the names of the infants during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.
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Other
Three infants feeding instructions was observed have not been recertify since September 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policices was observed missing the suspension and expulsion during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver who was hired on September 26th, 2022 did not have their initial background check submitted prior allowing this caregiver to be at the operation. This was corrected when the director entered the background check information for the employee during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.
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Staff background & training
Three employee personnel file did not have the highschool diploma documentation to review for qualification during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Staff background & training
Annual training docuementation for one caregiver was observed expired in September 2022.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Staff background & training
The annual training documentation for the director was observed missing 12 hours out of 30 training hours required.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Food & allergies
Two milk bottles in the Infants Classroom was observed not having the infants's name labeled. This was corrected when the director and caregiver was brought to attention and labeled the names of the infants during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.
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Other
Three infants feeding instructions was observed have not been recertify since September 2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policices was observed missing the suspension and expulsion during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 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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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver was observed using their cellphone while supervising children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected; the caregiver removed their cellphone during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Other
There were no personnel policies available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Records & paperwork
There were no records of the daily playground checklist for the past three months available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies was reviewed and missing the promotional of physical activites.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Records & paperwork
The statements showing employees were recevied and understand the personnel policies were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver was observed using their cellphone while supervising children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected; the caregiver removed their cellphone during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Other
There were no personnel policies available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-02.
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Records & paperwork
There were no records of the daily playground checklist for the past three months available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies was reviewed and missing the promotional of physical activites.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Records & paperwork
The statements showing employees were recevied and understand the personnel policies were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.
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Other
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