Light Farms Montessori
3921 PRAIRIE CROSSING DR, Celina, TX 75009 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 179
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Yessica Castillo
- Phone
- (214) 851-0200
- Regulated since
- Mar 1, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1403340 · number 1740458
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (10), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 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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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 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 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On August 7, 2026 a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three minutes.
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 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On August 7, 2026 a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three minutes.
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 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 29, 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 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 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 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children's files did not have updated vaccine records available for revieew during visit.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children's files did not have updated vaccine records available for revieew during visit.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was observed to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children as a form of discipline. A child received injuries as a result.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was observed to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children as a form of discipline. A child received injuries as a result.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Other Serious
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Apr 2, 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 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 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 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The 3-6 year old classroom had 16 children with 1 staff and the specified age group for 3 years.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a recall product form available for review during the visit.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-11. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Staff background & training
The following required annual training was missing for the last completed year: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and controlling emergency due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The 3-6 year old classroom had 16 children with 1 staff and the specified age group for 3 years.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a recall product form available for review during the visit.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-11. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Staff background & training
The following required annual training was missing for the last completed year: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and controlling emergency due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policies did not have written procedures for the promotion of inclusive services.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(G) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policies did not have written procedures for the promotion of inclusive services.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(G) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation was found not compliant. A young child was left alone on the outdoor play area and was found by another caregiver.
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 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation was found not compliant. A young child was left alone on the outdoor play area and was found by another caregiver.
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 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The currrent annual sanitation inspection report was not available.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-12. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The currrent annual sanitation inspection report was not available.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-12. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 15, 2023 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2023 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 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 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have the address of an emergency contact on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have the address of an emergency contact on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During nap time, young children did not have sufficient space for walking between each cot. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the manager and the caregiver moved the cots so that each cot had sufficient space for each child to walk.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-12.
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Other
All cots were not labled with each child's name in two classrooms. The caregivers corrected the deficiency during the inspection by labeling each cot with each child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During nap time, young children did not have sufficient space for walking between each cot. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the manager and the caregiver moved the cots so that each cot had sufficient space for each child to walk.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-12.
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Other
All cots were not labled with each child's name in two classrooms. The caregivers corrected the deficiency during the inspection by labeling each cot with each child's name.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-12.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 16, 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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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 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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May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 13 children with a specified age group 0-11 months. The ratio for this age group is 10:2. The director transitioned the three oldest children (2 17 month old children and a 14 month old) to the 18-24 month old room. The children were walking so it was appropriate.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on transportation. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies while during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on water activities. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on field trips. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on the promotion of indoor and outdoor active play. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies reviewed included inforrmation on how to reach DFPS and an incorrect phone number. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 13 children with a specified age group 0-11 months. The ratio for this age group is 10:2. The director transitioned the three oldest children (2 17 month old children and a 14 month old) to the 18-24 month old room. The children were walking so it was appropriate.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on transportation. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies while during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on water activities. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on field trips. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on the promotion of indoor and outdoor active play. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies reviewed included inforrmation on how to reach DFPS and an incorrect phone number. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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