Burnet Early Head Start
602 N WOOD ST, Burnet, TX 78611 · Burnet County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Linda Bowles
- Phone
- (512) 756-4777
- Regulated since
- May 24, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1296711 · number 1667245
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 19 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Corrective action in effect (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Assessment
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation failed to meet one condition of probation. One employee completed abuse/neglect training and had the post training meeting however the post training meeting occurred prior to the employee completing the abuse/neglect training.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Illness & medication
Two children did not have the required medication per their allergy response plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an up to date immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was present at the operation without an active background check. This was corrected when the operation sent the caregiver home.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not meet one of the probation condition. A caregiver did not have a review of updated reporting policies completed within 7 days of employment or before having access to children. The operation held the policy meeting with CCR present.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not meet one of the probation condition. A caregiver did not have a review of updated reporting policies completed within 7 days of employment or before having access to children.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
When the audit was completed the operation failed to document the required items that were missing or needed corrections.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-24. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom had an age gap of 23 months between the youngest and the oldest child. This was corrected at inspection when the operation moved the two oldest children to the next classroom, making the age gap 15 months.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not meet two of the probation conditions. A required Weekly Health and Safety Checklist was not found for one week. A post-training meeting was not held 10 days after the operation attended a required probation training.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to follow two probation conditions. The operation is required to implement updated policies regarding incident report and review the policies with employees. This was not completed. The operation is required to create and submit a plan to audit staff files. This was not completed or submitted.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-22. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One child did not have up to date written feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have completed 24 hours of annual training available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have the medication required per their allergy plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff member completed CPR online and did not complete the hands-on portion of the training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two staff members did not have a copy of their cpr/first aid cards available for review. The operation supplied one caregiver's CPR/first aid card but did not send the remaining two.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not completed for the month of August.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 5, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Grass, weeds, and sticker burrs were growing on the playground in areas where children were playing. The operation did not meet the agreed upon compliance date.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Supervision & ratios
Two staff members did not have a copy of their cpr/first aid cards available for review. The operation supplied one caregiver's CPR/first aid card but did not send the remaining two.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Grass, weeds, and sticker burrs were growing on the playground in areas where children were playing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were not checked for the month of June.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Records & paperwork
Three staff members did not have a copy of their cpr/first aid cards available for review.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Staff background & training
Personnel training records were not available for review during inspection and were not sent when requested by CCR.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
A caregiver failed to report concerns of a child placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation waited 10 days before making a self-report that a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required two days when a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was peeling paint and missing baseboards observed during an investigation.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation waited 3 weeks before reporting suspected child abuse by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver choked a child around the neck.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was not completed or provided to the parent of a child that was injured while in care.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee did not have an active background check and was present at the operation.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-19. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
4 caregivers did not have active CPR or First Aid.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Records & paperwork
The director present during the inspection was not listed as director. Additionally, Child Care Regulation had not received her director's credentials. The director listed had not been present since June of 2024 and two people had filled the position since then, Child Care Regulation did not receive notification for the two directors named since June of 2024.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
The director was not named as controlling person and their controlling person form was not received by Child Care Regulation. The director has been present since the end of September 2024.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill completed for the month of October.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
Carbon monoxide detectors had not been checked monthly and recorded.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have a completed affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Through interviews with staff and parents, it was found that a caregiver was yelling and using a loud voice with children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Other Serious
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit contained expired antiseptic and expired eye wash. This was corrected at inspection when the director threw the expired items away.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-02.
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Other
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 did not have food allergy training and 1 did not have hazardous materials trainings that are required annually.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Staff background & training
Out of six files reviewed, it was stated one caregiver took CPR/1st Aid training recently but did not have proof at inspection. The most recent certificate available at inspection expired on 8/24/23.
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 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Records & paperwork
Out of six records reviewed, two infant's feeding instructions signed by the parent were unavailable at inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2024-01-02.
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Staff background & training
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed that the last fire drill was completed in September 2022. A fire drill will be conducted and documented by the end of the week.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-14.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no signed infant feeding instructions to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Safety & premises
The most recent fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Other
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a child was physically abused by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Other Serious
Information obtained during the investigation shows that a caregiver used their hand to slap a child on the face.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found that the operation did not immediately communicate with parent about a situation that placed a child at risk. Discussed with the operation the importance of communicating with parents as soon as possible about a situation that has placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was determine that each caregiver did not have access to tracking system to account for children in care. This was corrected as the operation has implemented a system to ensure all caregivers have access to a tracking system to account for each child in care that they are working with.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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