Ruth Academy
2328 E GRAUWYLER RD, Irving, TX 75061 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 142
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-07:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Atkilt Woldemariam
- Phone
- (469) 321-9856
- Regulated since
- Jul 17, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1465367 · number 1788780
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 30 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 26 | 10 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (8), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 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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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 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 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver interacted with the victim inappropriately by taking the equipment and not addressing the concern immediately with the parent and the child.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver interacted with the victim inappropriately by taking the equipment and not addressing the concern immediately with the parent and the child.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of ten student files were missing updated immunization.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of ten student files were missing updated immunization.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 30, 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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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the five personnel records reviewed does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Staff background & training
One of the five caregiver records reviewed do not have first aid training. Two of the five caregiver records reviewed are not current in pediatric first aid training.
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 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Food & allergies
Three infants that are not on table food do not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
Parents of infants in the 12-17 month classroom do not regularly receive daily reports. Daily reports do not include infant activities.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies are missing the following sections. 746.501 (18)(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), (19),(22),(23),(26)(B),(C),(D),(E), (28) and (30).
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Safety & premises
Four of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete physician or emergency care facility information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Safety & premises
Three of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the five personnel records reviewed does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Staff background & training
One of the five caregiver records reviewed do not have first aid training. Two of the five caregiver records reviewed are not current in pediatric first aid training.
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 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Food & allergies
Three infants that are not on table food do not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
Parents of infants in the 12-17 month classroom do not regularly receive daily reports. Daily reports do not include infant activities.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-06. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies are missing the following sections. 746.501 (18)(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), (19),(22),(23),(26)(B),(C),(D),(E), (28) and (30).
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Safety & premises
Four of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete physician or emergency care facility information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Safety & premises
Three of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 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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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers are unable to properly supervise during times in which administrative duties were completed. This included preparing food.
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 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers are unable to properly supervise during times in which administrative duties were completed. This included preparing food.
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 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 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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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Classrooms do not have the list of ages for children. Caregivers are not aware of children's ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Other
A classroom was observed watching a movie during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Food & allergies
A class was not served water with snack. This was corrected at inspection when water was served.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises
A tall bookshelf was not anchored to the wall.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Records & paperwork
Children's attendance records are not properly maintained. Not all children are signed in and out daily.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Classrooms do not have the list of ages for children. Caregivers are not aware of children's ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Other
A classroom was observed watching a movie during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Food & allergies
A class was not served water with snack. This was corrected at inspection when water was served.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Safety & premises
A tall bookshelf was not anchored to the wall.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Records & paperwork
Children's attendance records are not properly maintained. Not all children are signed in and out daily.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Other
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Mar 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising a classroom.
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 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Napping children were not properly supervised.
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 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Other
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Mar 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising a classroom.
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 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Napping children were not properly supervised.
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 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 14, 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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Dec 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Hazards on the playgrounds at the operation included several protruding nails, loose seat fixtures, and a large inoperable table.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Other
There were no individual storage spaces designated for toddler and pre-k aged children.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Operational policies did not include policies on the following: 1. Infant safe-sleep 2. Hearing and vision requirements 3. Water play 4. Indoor and outdoor activity physical activity promotion 5. Sunscreen/insect repellent 6. Procedures for parents to view the most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online 7. Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website 8. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees 9. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. 10. Any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file..
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Staff did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Vehicles used to transport children in care did not have fire extinguishers available when transporting children in care.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a signature to confirm that staff mayy provide any necessary emergency medical attention required for the child.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
6 out of 10 student files did not include a date of admission to the center.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include all required information for emergency contcat persons.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
5 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunication records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Hazards on the playgrounds at the operation included several protruding nails, loose seat fixtures, and a large inoperable table.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Other
There were no individual storage spaces designated for toddler and pre-k aged children.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Operational policies did not include policies on the following: 1. Infant safe-sleep 2. Hearing and vision requirements 3. Water play 4. Indoor and outdoor activity physical activity promotion 5. Sunscreen/insect repellent 6. Procedures for parents to view the most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online 7. Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website 8. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees 9. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. 10. Any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file..
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Staff did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Vehicles used to transport children in care did not have fire extinguishers available when transporting children in care.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a signature to confirm that staff mayy provide any necessary emergency medical attention required for the child.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
6 out of 10 student files did not include a date of admission to the center.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include all required information for emergency contcat persons.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
5 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunication records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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