La Petite Academy
8603 S NORMANDALE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76116 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ericka Holmes
- Phone
- (817) 244-7970
- Regulated since
- Nov 27, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94509 · number 31189- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined that staff failed to maintain regular diapering routines, resulting in a child going the entire day without a diaper change.
HHSC 746.2501(1) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined that staff in the school age classroom were not following the scheduled activity plan which led to a lack of structure that contributed to running and physical altercations in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2201 — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01.
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Other
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Jul 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Due to the number of deficiencies identified during the investigation, it is determined that the Director is not ensuring the operation remains in compliance with minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was aware of the victim's ability to wander and climb, jump from shelves; however, no measures were implemented to prevent these behaviors.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Other Serious
The caregivers were not aware of which staff member was responsible for supervising the victim when he was able to wander out of the building unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
In a caregiver interview, the caregiver admitted to restraining a child in a chair to prevent them from running around the classroom and to allow the caregiver to regain control of the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report this incident to CCR as required.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not complete an incident report for the victim, who wandered out of the building unsupervised and was found by a construction worker.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Records & paperwork
The director was unable to provide the requested documentation to DFPS upon request at the time of inspection
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The caregiver did not buy ice cream for two of the ten children that went on the field trip because they were misbehaving.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 1, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training available for review at the time of inspection.
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 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation showing that severe weather and lock down drills are being completed.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation of monthly checks of the fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no documentation of monthly testing of the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had a carbon monoxide detector installed but it was not in working condition. (Note; The director submitted a work order during the inspection and the detector was repaired).
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 16, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2025 Report · 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.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Staff background & training
The caregiver files were not avai;able for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver did not respond promptly to a child that was injured and required medical attention.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other
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Jul 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.5613 — One Seat Belt Per Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Staff background & training
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
Two children under the age of two were in a room with a television on. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved out of the room.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Records & paperwork
Four child's files did not have the health statement singed by a physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Illness & medication
One child's file did not include current immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-11. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
11/2/2022- The wooden barrier around the toddler playground still had exposed nails and rotten wood.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
On the toddler playground the wooden frame around the area had exposed nails and rotten wood.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Throughout the operation, there were areas that had chipped paint that could be flaked off.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver failed to follow the operation's policies and procedures for a counting for children during transition from the playground to the classroom. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a staff member failed to properly account for all children during transition from the playground to the classroom. A child was left on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was unsupervised on the playground for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The director was unable to provide documentation for attendance at the operation on 2/14/2022.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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