First Protestant School
205 S CASTELL AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Comal County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 251
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Debra Caraway
- Phone
- (830) 606-4110
- Regulated since
- May 31, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1330124 · number 1690392
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 15 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (9), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 10 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, it was determined that one of the staff members did not have Emergency Preparedness training. Another staff's training was unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, the operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan was found to be incomplete.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include evacuation methods for children under 24 months and staff responsibilities during an emergency situation.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include the procedure for contacting CCR in the event of an emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include how staff should ensure the continuity of care during an emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that the Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include procedures for reunification.
HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation does not practice lock-down drills regularly as required.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises
During the investigation, it was determined that the emergency drills practiced in 2026 were not differentiated by type and were documented improperly.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for at the time of the inspection. She had to count the children before being able to give a number.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
Several employees took an online CPR course which is not allowed.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A cot was blocking the exit door during naptime. This was correct when the caregiver moved the child and the cot away from the door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-27.
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Illness & medication
Several medications were found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was discarded.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-27.
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Other Serious
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the investigation, it was found that staff members did not wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Other Serious
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The 4 year old room was observed with the tv on during lunchtime. It is unknown how long the tv was on before entering the room. This was corrected when the teacher turned the tv off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-16.
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Other
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver turned away from the diaper changing table to throw away a diaper without having an infant secured with safety straps or a hand on a 10-month-old infant during the diaper change. This resulted in the 10-month-old falling off the changing table onto the floor.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An eleven month old infant was in the crib wearing a bib.
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 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children were not buckled in during lunch time due to the bucket seats not having any seatbelts. This was corrected when a new seatbelt was found and another one ordered and the bucket seats removed until the seatbelts get put on.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-05.
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Food & allergies Serious
Several bottles were observed with the first name and no last initial. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled correctly.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire drill was not conducted for the months of November and December.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was using a cell phone to create Tik Tok videos while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was engaged in social media activity while caring for children.
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 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Other Serious
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A plastic container in a 4-year-old room that holds toys was damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the container was replaced. Rain gutters with sharp edges located on the playground were exposed to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Several rooms had peeling paint on the wall exposed to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
An incident report form was not used during an incident that involved the safety of children. Parents were informed about the incident via phone.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Illness & medication
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was served an identified food that was listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a teacher was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with a child in the classroom. According to the information gathered during interviews the same teacher was heard humiliating a child in front of the other children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Other Serious
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Several purses were observed in rooms that were accessible to children. This was CORRECTED when the purses were placed in a locked cabinet or up high.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-22.
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Illness & medication
Two children's medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time. This was corrected when they were removed by the director to return to parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
The monthly maintenance checklist was last recorded in May.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The gas leak test was due in March 2024, and the last one was conducted on March 6, 2022.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Other Serious
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
The incident report was shared with the parent verbally, but it was not signed within the 48-hour timeframe. The incident occurred on 10/7, and the report was signed on 10/21.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Illness & medication
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Jul 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff was hired in March of 2023 and has been working in the operation without receiving the eligibility notification from the background check unit.
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 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The daily buildings and grounds checklist was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Other Serious
Three out of ten children were missing a special needs statement. This was corrected when the director updated the form.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Other Serious
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A two-year room was observed serving snack on a bare table. This was corrected when the caregivers were made aware and paper towels were given to the children.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
There was one child's medication missing a medication authorization from signed by a parent.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
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Illness & medication
Two children's medication was found to be expired and one child was withdrawn from the center. This was corrected when the medication was set aside to return to parents at pick-up time and the other one was discarded.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/18/21. Fire inspections are due annually.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-03. Correction verified 2023-04-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last time the fire extinguishers were serviced was in November 2021.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered from interviews, a caregiver was heard using a yelling unpleasant type of tone with the children while in the classroom. The caregiver was also using a method of time-out by having the children face the wall.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-07. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Other Serious
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed in the infant room with direct access to children without receiving an eligibility letter from the background unit. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed out of the room.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
One teacher working in the infant room had an expired SIDS training. This was corrected when the director had the staff complete the training during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two outlet covers were observed to be cracked and one was sharp to the touch. This was corrected when the outlet covers were replaced. Chip paint was observed on the wall in two rooms. This was corrected when maintenance was called to do the repair.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-08.
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Illness & medication
Two expired medications were observed. This was corrected when the director left them out to return to the parents at pick-up.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies. This was corrected when it was added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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